Executive Sous Chef

Goodstone Career Open House - On-the-spot Interviews; Middleburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day 61 (Medical

Dental, Vision

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401-K Match after a year

Vacation and Sick Time

Employee Referral and Bonus Plan

Job summary

The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to plan and direct all aspects of food preparation in the kitchen. This role involves supervising staff, helping with menu planning, inventory, and ensuring sanitation and safety standards are met.

As assistant to the Executive Chef, you will lead kitchen operations, schedule staff, manage costs, and ensure high-quality plating and presentation across courses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience.
• Minimum two years of culinary management experience in a similar high-volume food service operation with similar duties and responsibilities.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation in the kitchen.
• Supervise other kitchen staff and assist the Executive Chef with menu planning, inventory and supply management.
• Ensure safety standards and sanitation rules are followed.
• Schedule staff and manage discipline when necessary.
• Oversee food production to ensure quality and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Sanitation knowledge

Menu planning

Education

3+ years culinary experience (management)

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food safety procedures

Job description

Benefits:

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job Title: Executive Sous Chef

Department: Kitchen

Company: The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

Reports To: Executive Chef

Job Summary:

As part of the Goodstone Team, we are committed to inspiring and instilling a passion for excellence and allowing you to excel and grow as a team player! The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in a kitchen. This will involve a significant degree of supervising other kitchen staff. As assistant to the Executive Chef, Robert Weland, the Executive Sous Chef, will help with menu planning, inventory, and supply management. Also, it aids in ensuring the kitchen is up to safety standards and that staff obeys sanitation rules. During mealtimes, the Executive Sous Chef must be quick on their feet and make smart decisions instantly. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for staff scheduling and discipline when necessary.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Menu Planning: Assist and collaborate with the Executive Chef in creating recipes to the standards of the business, ensuring all food preparation and plate presentations meet Goodstone’s commitment to quality.

Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production and management and kitchen staff training.

Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production.

Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment regularly to ensure they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order.

Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality and are prepared to serve promptly.

Assume the role of Executive Chef in their absence

Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications

Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met

Assure kitchen personnel is trained in the best cleanliness and sanitation practices

Preferred Education and Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience

Minimum two years of culinary management experience in a similar high-volume food service operation with similar duties and responsibilities

Strong leadership qualities

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety procedures

Support a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork, and superior service among all departments

Supervisory Responsibility: Plans the activities of and schedules all food production and food service sanitation employees to maximize productivity while minimizing labor costs to achieve and improve upon budgetary guidelines. Hires, disciplines, and, when necessary, recommends termination of food production and food service sanitation employees according to venue guidelines and policies.

Company Perks and Benefits:

Offering full benefits starting on day 61 (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.

401-K Match after a year

Vacation and Sick Time

Employee Referral and Bonus Plan

Additional Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

Goodstone Inn and Restaurant is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Goodstone Inn and Restaurant are proud to be a drug-free workplace. However, screening tests for alcohol and illegal drugs may be performed on applicants and employees as a condition of employment.