Executive Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant collection as a chef, where you'll manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and develop a strong team. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, health benefits, and a supportive work environment that values culinary excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Health and Wellness Benefits

FSA options for child care assistance

Pet Insurance

Gym membership discount

Pre-paid legal support

401K and TRUE Matching

Dining discounts and family meals

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience as a chef in a high-volume restaurant.
• Advanced knowledge of financial aspects of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the line, performs line checks and facility walks.
• Responsible for hiring and developing back of house employees.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to maximize profits.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Resilience

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We're a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

What you will do:

1. Opens and closes the line, performs precise line checks and facility walks, EcoSure with proper documentation to adhere to company standards and addresses any deficiencies.
2. Runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation is up to TFK standards.
3. Performs with BOH and FOH team, precise line checks and facility walks with proper follow-up and documentation and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
4. Responsible for the hiring and development of back of house employees; managing their schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance with company standards and state laws.
5. Partners with EC on managing the P&L to assist in maximizing profits through food cost management, labor, inventory control, and restaurant performance.
6. Assists in the ordering and invoicing of products.
7. Maintains consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence to TFK guidelines.
8. This role follows the industry standard of a 50-hour work week over a 5-day period. Flexibility may be required based on restaurant needs.

We look for people who:

• Have a strong passion for culinary excellence, and are exceptionally detail-oriented.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and capable of handling last-minute requests.
• Have more than 3 years of experience as a chef, contributing to the success of a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Possess advanced knowledge of financial aspects of business operations.
• Are caring, self-motivated, and exhibit leadership qualities, coaching, and driving excellence.

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• FSA options for child care assistance
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Gym membership discount
• Pre-paid legal support
• 401K and TRUE Matching
• Work-life balance including Thanksgiving and Christmas day off
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

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If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please apply. We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.