Executive Sous Chef
About The Position
The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The role prepares or directs the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. The Executive Sous Chef helps ensure high-quality, creatively prepared food is presented cost-effectively; supports planning, ordering, inventory, food preparation, and cost controls; and introduces culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams. The position also supervises, trains, develops, and directs back-of-house employees, while promoting kitchen cleanliness, organization, and sanitation.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management, or a related field; or an A.O.S. degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training.
- 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
- Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
- Ability to think on one's feet and create, produce, and serve on the fly.
- Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product, and quality identification.
- Computer experience, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Ensure high-quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost-effective manner.
- Assist with planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
- Support management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
- Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
- Supervise co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen.
- Motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish operation objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state
- Personal leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
