Executive Sous Chef

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sweet benefits package

Daily grab-and-go lunches

Employee ownership

401(k) match

Job summary

Nibblers in Phoenix is seeking an Executive Sous Chef with a strong catering and events background to lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef. This role focuses on customized menus, guest experiences, and seamless event execution.

You will mentor a culinary team, uphold food safety standards, and partner with Sales and Operations to deliver outstanding results. The ideal candidate brings leadership, creativity, and a proven track record in profitability and menu innovation.

Qualifications

• Leadership of a diverse culinary team in a fast-paced catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Experience managing budgets, food costs, and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Coach and develop culinary staff; schedule and provide feedback.
• Oversee catering and event menu execution from prep to service.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor costs and optimize food and labor waste.
• Ensure inventory control and timely procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dietary knowledge

Creative problem-solving

MS Office / inventory software

Budgeting & cost control

Organization & time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 20645 N 28TH ST,PHOENIX, AZ, 85050-4627,United States
• Base Pay $85,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Nibblers
• Employee Type Full-time

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Executive Sous Chef – Catering & Events

Nibblers is searching for a passionate and experienced Executive Sous Chef with a strong catering and events background to join our vibrant team and help create exceptional culinary experiences across the Southwest. We're an award-winning catering company based in Phoenix, AZ (we're talkingTOP COMPANIES TO WORK FOR & GREAT PLACE TO WORKthree years running!).

About the Role

Are you a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced catering and events environment? Nibblers is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading daily culinary operations, with a strong focus on catering, special events, menu execution, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, Sales, Operations, and Procurement teams, you will help execute customized menus, support client needs, and ensure seamless culinary execution from preparation through event completion. You will assist in supervising, mentoring, and developing the culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, accountability, and teamwork. The Executive Sous Chef will also oversee kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and maintaining Nibblers' commitment to outstanding culinary experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading all daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution.
• Supervise, coach, and develop culinary staff by providing training, mentoring, scheduling, and performance feedback to build a high-performing team.
• Lead kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining company standards.
• Partner with the Sales and Operations teams to execute customized menus and ensure seamless event execution that exceeds client expectations.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and compliance with all health department regulations.
• Monitor food and labor costs by minimizing waste, controlling inventory, and promoting efficient kitchen operations.
• Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, inventory management, and ordering of food and kitchen supplies.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain equipment and kitchen facilities, identifying maintenance needs and ensuring a safe working environment.

M Culinary Concept: Where Food is Fun!

Forget stuffy corporate kitchens. At Nibblers, we're a passionate crew obsessed with crafting amazing food & beverage experiences. Our core values Inspiring Passion, Service to Others, Humbly Confident and Making Huge Fun! Think fast-paced, collaborative, and full of good times (and of course, delicious food!).

The Perks You Deserve:

As an employee-owner, you'll enjoy asweet benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) match, and daily grab-and-go lunches made by our amazing chefs! Plus, you'll stay connected with our internal app and experience theownership spiritthat makes M Culinary so special.

What we need from you:

• Superior leadership skills with the ability to mentor, train, and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong understanding of dietary requirements, including food allergies, and vegetarian/vegan diets
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing daily demands
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software relevant to inventory and procurement systems.
• Extensive financial understanding, with experience managing budgets, food costs, labor costs, and maximizing profitability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely production execution and efficiency.

Ready to Join the Nibbler’s - M Culinary Team

If you're an energetic Executive Sous Chef who thrives in a fun and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!