Executive Sous Chef

Wegmans Food Markets; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking a skilled sous chef to lead a culinary team in a high-end dining environment. The role focuses on daily kitchen operations, menu development, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

Based in Rochester, NY, relocation assistance is available for the right candidate, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The position requires 2+ years as a sous chef and a track record in upscale dining and food service profitability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a sous chef
• Experience in upscale or fine dining environments
• Experience in food service profit & loss management
• Experience managing multiple positions in upscale/fine dining
• Managerial/supervisory experience aligned with company values and financial goals

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of employees, provide resources and feedback for success
• Lead culinary team in daily food preparation and service to ensure quality and presentation
• Create and refine seasonal menu offerings informed by guest feedback and business objectives
• Lead execution of private events, dinners, and dining experiences
• Develop culinary talent through coaching while ensuring recipe standards and best practices
• Foster collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house for guest experience
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including staffing, inventory, and food safety
• Monitor financial performance and operational metrics to drive sales and profitability
• Address challenges and guide the team through changing priorities

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Food safety

Passion for guest experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Job description

Location

3220 Monroe Ave Pittsford, NY 14618

Availability Requirement for this role

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$80,000 - $90,000 / 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

Earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Note : This position is based in Rochester, NY. Candidates not currently based in the Rochester area would be required to relocate. Relocation assistance is available; additional details will be provided during the interview.

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

• Experience in food service profit & loss management

• Experienceworkinga variety of positions in an upscale or fine dining restaurant

• Collective internal and/or external managerial/supervisory experience living our values and achieving results in our 5 measures, including interviewing, selection, performance management, employeedevelopmentand managing financials

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