Executive Sous Chef

Thomas Cuisine; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Executive Sous Chef to lead a passionate culinary team in a vibrant healthcare cafeteria. This role is pivotal in delivering fresh, nutritious meals while ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently. You'll be responsible for menu innovation, staff management, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Join a mission-driven company that values teamwork, integrity, and culinary excellence, and make a meaningful impact in the community you serve. If you are ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Fitness memberships

Training programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role in culinary operations.
• Strong ability to manage food costs and inventory effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary team to produce high-quality meals consistently.
• Oversee daily food preparation and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety Compliance

Team Management

Culinary Expertise

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Join our REAL Food Mission!

Thomas Cuisine is looking for a motivated Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in our Healthcare cafeteria in San Francisco Bay Area.

Join our REAL Food Mission!

Thomas Cuisine is looking for a motivated Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in our Healthcare cafeteria in San Francisco Bay Area.

Our cafeteria provides a welcoming space where staff, patients, and visitors can enjoy fresh, nutritious meals throughout the day. Our team is dedicated to offering a variety of healthy options, whether it is a hot, made-from-scratch meal, a refreshing salad, or convenient grab-and-go selections. We take pride in supporting the well-being of our community with wholesome, satisfying choices.

Your role and impact

As an Executive Sous Chef, you are the heart of our culinary team. You will lead the kitchen to create exceptional, fresh, scratch-made meals that exceed our guests' expectations. Your leadership ensures the kitchen runs smoothly, from managing food preparation to overseeing kitchen staff and maintaining the highest standards of taste, quality, and safety. Your culinary expertise and dedication to excellence will inspire your team, helping us fulfill our REAL Food Mission and make a meaningful impact on those we serve!

What You Will Do

• Lead, manage, and inspire the culinary team to produce high-quality meals consistently.
• Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring all meals meet the highest standards of taste, quality, and nutritional value.
• Develop and innovate the menu to align with our mission of providing REAL food, ensuring variety and balance for our residents.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage budgets, food costs, and inventory to ensure efficient operation and minimize waste.
• Engage with team members, fostering a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, ensuring continuous development and upholding high standards of service and culinary excellence.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring proper operation and safety.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role in the culinary field.
• ServSafe Certification and State Food Handlers Card.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for coaching and developing others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining high culinary standards.
• Previous experience in food service management or culinary operations is required.
• Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and budgets.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed.
• Physical and Sensory Requirements: Must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours). Requires frequent use of hands for cooking, preparing food, and performing kitchen tasks. Must lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally push carts (up to 30 lbs.) or wheelchairs (up to 325 lbs.). Regularly bends, stoops, and reaches above shoulder level. Requires normal hearing and good overall vision.
  
  

What’s In It For You

When you join Thomas Cuisine, we care about your growth and well-being. This Full-Time role includes:

Wage Range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience + Potential 5% Performance Bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options to fit your needs.
• Financial wellness support – 401(k) with company match, on-demand pay, and an end-of-year profit-sharing program.
• Work-life balance – Paid time off, paid holidays (for exempt employees), and paid leave for bereavement, parental, and elder care.
• Wellness initiatives – Free behavioral health support, fitness memberships, and financial planning resources.
• Career growth opportunities – Training programs and employee referral bonuses.
  
  

Why Thomas Cuisine

Since 1986, we have advocated for a better way to do food service. As a family-owned culinary service provider, we like to say we are small enough to care, but large enough to serve with excellence.

At Thomas Cuisine, every team member contributes to our mission while fostering a culture of respect and collaboration. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can thrive, grow, and make a REAL impact on the communities we serve. Working alongside culinary experts, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and create meaningful dining experiences.

If you are looking to change the way food is served and start a rewarding journey in a mission-driven company and if you carry the values of Teamwork, Passion, Integrity, Humility, and Ownership, we would love to have you on our team!

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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