Now Hiring: Sous Chef

Pierogi Bar St. Pete — Florida’s Only Ukrainian Restaurant

Location: 6661 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL

Join Our Kitchen Team

Pierogi Bar St. Pete specializes in authentic Ukrainian and Eastern European cuisine, prepared with tradition, care, and genuine hospitality. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef who is ready to lead, create, and help our team thrive.

About the Role

The ideal candidate is a motivated, dependable, and hands-on culinary professional with strong leadership skills. Familiarity with Ukrainian or Eastern European cuisine and culture is highly valued. Ukrainian language skills are a plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor back-of-house team members
• Help maintain consistent culinary and service standards
• Collaborate on menu development and create new dishes
• Monitor inventory and ensure ingredients are restocked on time
• Keep kitchen operations efficient, organized, and productive
• Uphold all food-safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Support the team during busy, high-volume service

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a sous chef, chef, or in a similar kitchen leadership role
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, workflow, and health regulations
• Ability to lead, delegate, and support team members under pressure
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine passion for excellent food and hospitality

Compensation

Training and onboarding begin at our line-cook pay rate, followed by a performance evaluation and an opportunity for a pay increase after the learning period.

Why Join Pierogi Bar St. Pete?

You’ll become part of a supportive, culturally rich kitchen where tradition meets creativity. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary talent, grow as a leader, and help shape a one-of-a-kind restaurant concept in Florida’s dining scene.

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply today!

We look forward to reviewing your application.