Executive Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent health benefits

Robust bonus program

Vacation time

Career advancement

Established restaurant group

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is assisting an established Upscale restaurant group in Florida in finding an Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team.

The role oversees kitchen operations, mentors staff, controls costs, and maintains high standards of quality and service. Competitive base salary, strong bonus program, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a similar culinary leadership role.
• Upscale, full-service restaurant experience required.
• Experience leading large kitchen teams in high-volume settings.
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor, inventory and kitchen financials.
• Exceptional culinary skills with focus on consistency and presentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with overall kitchen management and daily operations.
• Lead, coach, develop, and hire kitchen staff, building a strong team culture.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and recipe standards.
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, ordering, portion control, and waste.
• Oversee prep, production, and execution during high-volume services.
• Maintain top standards of food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization.
• Create systems to improve kitchen efficiency, consistency, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Chef and leadership to hit operational and financial goals.
• Own kitchen operations and ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Upscale restaurant

Food cost mastery

Team leadership

Culinary excellence

Communication

Job description

Here is an exciting opportunity to join an established, growing Upscale restaurant group!

We are seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team as we continue to grow!

We offer an extremely competitive salary, excellent benefits, a considerable bonus program, opportunities for advancement, and much more!

Executive Sous Chef Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting the Executive Chef with the overall management and daily operations of the kitchen.
• Leading, coaching, developing, and hiring kitchen staff while building a strong, positive team culture.
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, execution, and recipe standards.
• Managing food costs, labor costs, inventory, ordering, portion control, and waste.
• Overseeing prep, production, and execution during high-volume services.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization.
• Creating systems and processes that improve kitchen efficiency, consistency, and profitability.
• Working closely with the Executive Chef and restaurant leadership team to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Taking ownership of kitchen operations and ensuring the team consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience.

Executive Sous Chef Qualifications Include:

• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or similar culinary leadership role.
• Upscale, full-service restaurant experience required.
• Experience leading and developing large kitchen teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, ordering, and kitchen financials.
• Exceptional culinary skills with a strong attention to detail, consistency, and presentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead with urgency, professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude.
• Passion for great food, hospitality, and developing people.

Executive Sous Chef Benefits Include:

• Extremely competitive base salary!
• Excellent health benefits!
• Robust bonus program!
• Vacation time!
• Career advancement and growth opportunities!
• Opportunity to be part of an established and expanding restaurant group!
• Much more!