Fine-Dining Sous Chef

To Apply for this Job Click Here

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Sous Chef to join our team and help lead the way in culinary creativity. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of helping design new dishes, improving existing menu offerings, and maintaining the highest food quality standards. You will collaborate with various teams and partners to create new culinary experiences that align with our brand’s vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and Innovate: Design new recipes and enhance current menu items to ensure consistency, flavor, and quality across all dishes.
• Conduct Testing & Cost Analysis: Execute product tests, assess the cost of new dishes, and document all necessary details for operational efficiency.
• Lead Training Initiatives: Provide guidance and hands-on training for kitchen teams to ensure adherence to exacting standards for food preparation and cooking methods.
• Manage Kitchen Operations: Oversee inventory levels, ensure food safety practices are maintained, and guarantee the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently.
• Vendor Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to source premium ingredients and develop innovative product offerings.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep an eye on emerging culinary trends and incorporate new concepts to keep the menu fresh, exciting, and on-brand.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to all health, safety, and nutritional regulations, ensuring all recipes meet required standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Culinary Degree or substantial practical experience in the industry.
• Experience in elevated fine-dining or upscale-casual dining
• Strong cooking knowledge and skills
• 3-5 years in a high-volume scratch kitchen, with a proven track record in recipe and menu development.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, product pricing, and scalability in food operations.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools for documentation and planning.
• Some travel required

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity for a driven chef to leave their mark on an exciting culinary journey. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where innovation is celebrated, and your expertise will directly impact the future of our food offerings.

Apply now!

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or 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 value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 153059

#post

Steven Fusaro

To Apply for this Job Click Here