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Executive Sous Chef
This amazing people-centric, national group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support its Executive Chef in high volume, restaurant, catering, and kiosk operations. If you're a skilled culinary leader looking for a great opportunity to build your career with an established and stable group feel free to apply today.
Executive Sous Chef Responsibilities:
- Lead daily culinary operations across multiple high-volume outlets, including a full-service restaurant, catering division, and food hall.
- Supervise and execute large-scale catering and event service, including high-intensity game day operations.
- Expedite service during peak times, ensuring clear communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Partner with the Executive Chef to manage staffing, training, and professional development for kitchen team members.
- Maintain high culinary standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation across all venues.
- Support menu development and recipe execution with a focus on quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
- Monitor kitchen budgets, food and labor costs, and manage ordering, inventory, and receiving systems.
- Enforce food safety protocols, cleanliness, and compliance with all health regulations.
Executive Sous Chef Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, quality-driven foodservice environment.
- Proven leadership in team training, development, and kitchen operations.
- Strong background in event catering, high-pressure service environments, and recipe execution.
- Solid understanding of cost control, menu engineering, ordering, and inventory systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and kitchen management systems.
- ServSafe and Food Handler certifications (or ability to obtain).
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event and business needs.
Executive Sous Chef Preferred Traits:
- Hands-on, guest-focused leadership style
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic settings
- Passion for mentorship and cultivating a high-performance kitchen culture
Executive Sous Chef Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary range with performance-based bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Tuition and professional certification reimbursement
- Employee dining and hospitality discounts
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. 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: 163211
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