Executive Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Dining discounts and family meals

Gym membership discount

FSA for child care

Pet insurance

Pre-paid legal support

True Matching 401K

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Hackensack, NJ is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to manage line opens/closes, ensure quality during peak hours, and uphold EcoSure and health standards.

The role emphasizes back-of-house leadership, scheduling, payroll compliance, and collaboration with front-of-house to protect food cost and profitability, including ordering and invoicing support. You will mentor cooks, oversee inventory, and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Opens/closes the line, performs line checks and facility walks, EcoSure documentation to meet standards.
• Runs high volume service periods from expo to ensure food quality and presentation.
• Performs with BOH and FOH team, documentation and follow-up; participates in EcoSure & Health inspections.
• Responsible for hiring and development of back of house staff; manages their schedules and payroll hours.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to maximize profits through food cost, labor, and inventory.
• Assists in ordering and invoicing of product.
• Maintains open communication with FOH to ensure adherence to TFK guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• 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.
• Responsible for the hiring and development of back of house employees; managing their schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance to company standards and state laws.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to assist in maximizing the profts through food cost management, labor, inventory control and performance of the restaurant.
• Assists in the ordering and invoicing of product.
• Consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence of TFK guidelines.

Skills

Chef experience

Food cost management

Leadership

Quality control

Communication

Line management

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.

Who We're Inviting To The Table

• 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.
• Runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• 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.
• Responsible for the hiring and development of back of house employees; managing their schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance to company standards and state laws.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to assist in maximizing the profts through food cost management, labor, inventory control and performance of the restaurant.
• Assists in the ordering and invoicing of product.
• Consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence of TFK guidelines.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Have a strong passion for culinary excellence, and you are exceptionally detailed.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
• For more than 3 years, as a chef, you’ve been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
• Have advanced knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

What You Can Look Forward To

• 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
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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