Executive Sous Chef
About The Position
Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina’s love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless steakhouse dishes are elevated by Chef Mina’s refined technique and infused with his arsenal of world flavors and creative flair. The restaurant accomplishes all the traditions expected from a steakhouse, offering the finest cuts of premium beef and seafood complimented by a cutting-edge wine and spirits program, and using local farmers and purveyors to highlight the regions finest ingredients. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Executive Sous Chef to support the culinary leadership of Bourbon Steak. This key role partners closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and service standards in a luxury dining environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance kitchen and is committed to excellence, team development, and delivering an outstanding guest experience.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a culinary leadership role within a luxury or fine dining environment
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, global cuisines, and high-end service standards
- Proven leadership ability with strong coaching, communication, and team development skills
- Experience in high-volume, high-performance kitchens with attention to detail and consistency
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills under pressure
- Financial awareness, including food cost, labor management, and inventory control
- Passion for hospitality, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in a fast-paced environment
- Food Protection Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments
- Manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and perform detailed culinary tasks
- Ability to perform efficiently under pressure in high-stress situations
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and adherence to brand standards
- Oversee daily kitchen execution, including prep, service, and expediting from canapé through mignardises
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service in alignment with Michelin-level and luxury dining expectations
- Ensure all dishes are prepared according to established recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
- Lead, coach, and develop kitchen team members, fostering a culture of respect, growth, and high performance
- Assist in creating and evolving seasonal menus for main dining and private events
- Train and mentor staff in culinary techniques, food knowledge, and operational standards
- Manage inventory, purchasing, receiving, and cost controls to meet financial objectives
- Ensure all products are received, stored, and handled according to quality and safety standards
- Maintain accurate recipe documentation and ensure systems (e.g., RecipeXchange) are up to date
- Schedule labor effectively to align with business needs while controlling labor costs
- Monitor kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment maintenance
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and labor regulations
- Support performance management, including coaching, evaluations, and corrective actions
- Collaborate with People & Culture on recruitment, training, and development initiatives, including internship programs
- Participate in daily meetings and actively contribute ideas for continuous improvement
- Step into leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Chef as needed
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration across all departments
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
- Consideration for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records (pursuant to San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance)
- Reasonable accommodation available for job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and other aspects of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
