Executive Sous Chef

Wegmans Food Markets; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen at Next Door, partnering with the executive chef to plan, prepare, and deliver high‑quality menu offerings that create an exceptional guest experience.

You will manage a culinary team, drive daily food preparation, refine seasonal menus, and supervise events while ensuring standards, cost control, and collaboration across front and back of house.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience as a sous chef.
• Experience working in upscale or fine dining restaurants.
• Commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of quality, presentation, and service.
• Proven experience in kitchen management, including team leadership, overseeing inventory control, food cost control and employee scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of employees, providing resources, feedback, and development opportunities to be successful.
• Lead daily food preparation and service with emphasis on quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Create and refine seasonal menu offerings and specials informed by guest feedback and trends.
• Lead execution of private events and special dining experiences.
• Develop culinary talent through coaching and best practices.
• Foster collaboration between front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including staffing, inventory, and safety standards.
• Monitor financial performance and operational metrics to drive sales and profitability.
• Address challenges and guide the team through changing priorities.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Fine dining experience

Leadership and team development

Inventory and cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Job description

Location:

3220 Monroe Ave Pittsford, NY 14618

Availability Requirement for this role:

Afternoon, Evening (including weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$74,872 - $93,590 / year

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

The executive sous chef at Next Door serves as the culinary leader the kitchen, supporting the executive chef in the planning, preparation, and delivery of high-quality menu offerings that create an exceptional guest experience. This role helps ensure efficient and profitable kitchen operations while leading and developing culinary team members. In partnership with the executive chef and development chefs, the executive sous chef supports the testing and introduction of new recipes and brings them to life through daily menu offerings and the Tasting Menu.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and develop a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trustedrelationshipsand provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful

• Lead and work alongside culinary team members in daily food preparation and service, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation standards

• Create and refine seasonal menu offerings and specials informed by guest feedback, culinary trends, market insights, and business objectives.

• Lead the execution of private events, special dinners, and other unique dining experiences

• Develop culinary talent through hands‑on coaching, skill building, and feedback while ensuring recipe standards, job aids, and culinary best practices are consistently followed

• Foster strong collaboration between front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience and efficient restaurant operations

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including staffing, food quality, inventory, ordering, food safety, and human safety standards

• Monitor financial performance, product trends, and operational metrics to drive sales, control costs, and improve profitability

• Address operational challenges, resolve issues effectively, and lead the team through changing priorities while maintaining a smooth and productive operation

Required Qualifications

• 2or more years of experience as a sous chef

• Experience working in a variety of positions in upscale or fine dining restaurant

• Commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of quality, presentation, and service

• Proven experience in kitchen management. Managing and developing a team, overseeing inventory control, food cost control and employee scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Diverse culinary experience, including working with a variety of food in a variety of regions and/ or cultures

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts