Executive Sous Chef 1
About The Position
The Executive Sous Chef 1 works under the direction of the Executive Chef as the second culinarian in a department where the managed volume is between $1.51-3.5M annually. This position acts as a second level leader for the kitchens and is solely accountable for a cost center. This role also leads a kitchen site independently and assumes full ownership of the kitchens when the Executive Chef is not onsite. The Executive Sous Chef 1 oversees the preparation of meals for guests, maintains food inventory, adjusts food production to meet fresh ingredients availability, and oversees hourly team members on a day-to-day basis. Other responsibilities include contributing to menu development, supply monitoring and ordering, staffing, and development and guest satisfaction with culinary offerings.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in culinary roles
- Skilled in food preparation, menu planning, execution, and quality control
- Ability to manage food costs, portion control, and waste reduction while adhering to budget guidelines
- Experience supervising, and training kitchen staff in safety, sanitation, and production practices
- Strong focus on guest satisfaction, menu responsiveness, and maintaining cooperative relationships across departments
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, well-presented meals that exceed guest expectations and maintain Parkhurst Gold Standards.
- Lead and support a collaborative kitchen team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
- Oversee kitchen operations, including menu execution, inventory management, and food preparation.
- Build, guide, and develop your team ensuring efficient operations, high-quality production, and a positive kitchen culture.
- Grow culinary and leadership skills with hands-on responsibility, training opportunities, and professional development.
- Maintain food inventory.
- Adjust food production to meet fresh ingredients availability.
- Oversee hourly team members on a day-to-day basis.
- Contribute to menu development.
- Monitor and order supplies.
- Manage staffing.
- Ensure guest satisfaction with culinary offerings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways
- Free meals during shift
- Monthly family meal
- 20% discount at all ENPHG brands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
