Executive Sous Chef

Chart House; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts on dining and more

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, disability, 401k

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Chart House in Savannah, GA seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a high‑volume, upscale environment. You will mentor culinary talent, uphold exceptional food quality, and drive operational excellence in partnership with the Executive Chef. This role rewards hands‑on leadership, strong back‑of‑house controls, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. A culinary program graduate with solid management experience is preferred; comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in culinary management in upscale/fine dining
• Strong back‑of‑house controls, inventory, and cost awareness
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Stable, progressive work history with strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction with a hands‑on leadership style and high standards
• Assist Executive Chef in managing back‑of‑house staff, training and follow‑up
• Help achieve budgeted labor and cost targets through planning and execution
• Oversee inventories and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA compliance

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Guest service

Job description

Executive Sous Chef

Bring your culinary leadership to one of Savannah’s most iconic waterfront restaurants. Nestled in Georgia’s oldest masonry building and featuring newly remodeled, modern interiors, Chart House delivers an elevated dining experience with stunning Savannah River views, fresh seafood specialties, Southern Low Country influences, and legendary Prime Rib. We are seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef to help lead kitchen operations, inspire and develop culinary talent, maintain exceptional food quality, and drive operational excellence in a high-volume, upscale environment. If you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and ready to advance your culinary career with a renowned hospitality brand, we invite you to join the Chart House team.

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Overview

Chart House

Savannah, GA

Executive Sous Chef

Bring your culinary leadership to one of Savannah’s most iconic waterfront restaurants. Nestled in Georgia’s oldest masonry building and featuring newly remodeled, modern interiors, Chart House delivers an elevated dining experience with stunning Savannah River views, fresh seafood specialties, Southern Low Country influences, and legendary Prime Rib. We are seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef to help lead kitchen operations, inspire and develop culinary talent, maintain exceptional food quality, and drive operational excellence in a high-volume, upscale environment. If you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and ready to advance your culinary career with a renowned hospitality brand, we invite you to join the Chart House team.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead by example management style
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

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