Executive Sous Chef

Culinary Dropout • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Culinary Dropout, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, is hiring an Executive Sous Chef immediately. The role is in a high-energy restaurant environment focused on show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality. The Executive Sous Chef manages restaurant shifts and operations, helps create memorable guest experiences, ensures product quality and cleanliness, and coaches and develops the restaurant team.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of business operations and financials.
• Ability to perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Understanding of POS systems and OpenTable or other digital/online reservation systems.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts, including daily decision-making, scheduling, and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Understand the flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Handle on-the-fly requests calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Coach, lead, and develop the restaurant team.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Use POS systems and OpenTable or other digital/online reservation systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage within 30 days of employment.
• Retirement savings program with company match.
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations.
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia.
• Gym, fitness studio, and nutrition discounts through Gympass.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed