Executive Sous Chef

Recruiting Partner: Jamie Klüg

Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $65,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 179926

Job Summary

To Apply for this Job Click Here

A well established, growing restaurant group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join a high-volume, full-service operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, loves developing strong teams, and is ready to take the next step in their career.

Benefits of the Role

  • Competitive salary plus bonus opportunity
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO, sick time & 7 paid holidays
  • Life insurance & short-term disability
  • Free meals, dining discounts & cell phone reimbursement
  • Strong team culture, employee recognition & opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities of the Role

  • Lead daily kitchen operations while maintaining exceptional food quality, safety, and sanitation standards
  • Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop a high-performing BOH team
  • Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, waste, labor, and kitchen organization
  • Conduct daily line checks and ensure consistent execution of company standards
  • Partner with the Executive Chef and restaurant leadership to drive operational and guest experience goals
  • Serve as a hands-on leader, working alongside the team and stepping into kitchen operations wherever needed

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of culinary management experience with a strong full-service restaurant background
  • Experience in a high-volume, prep-intensive restaurant environment strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of food cost, inventory, labor, scheduling, food safety, and BOH operations
  • Proven ability to lead, train, motivate, and develop kitchen teams
  • Comfortable working a 50-hour restaurant schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus

 

JOB ID: 179926

#post

Jamie Klüg

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Share This Job

Share This Job

Sous Chef – Polished Casual Scratch Kitchen | New Albany, OH

New Albany, Ohio
Hospitality Operations
$55,000 to $65,000

Hotel Executive Chef

Chicago, Illinois
Hospitality Operations
$100,000 to $130,000

General Manager-Food Service-University

Kenosha, Wisconsin
Hospitality Operations
$100,000 to $115,000

Area Director – Restaurants

Clyde, Ohio
Hospitality Operations
$70,000 to $80,000

Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Featured Image

Jamie Klüg

Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach