Executive Sous Chef

Rich Products Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 66,895 - 90,505; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Competitive compensation

In-house taste tests

Holiday gatherings

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations in Islamorada, FL. In this role, you will manage staffing, food production, and maintain a high standard of food safety for multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree, supervisory experience, and a passion for quality cuisine.

Competitive compensation between $66,895 – $90,505 annually is offered along with benefits such as paid time off and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year culinary degree required.
• 2 years of successful catering experience preferred.
• Serve Safe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and multi-unit operations.
• Plan and execute daily and seasonal menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage food costs.
• Conduct training for kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Food safety and sanitation

Recipe development

Education

2-year culinary degree

Tools

Culinary equipment

Job description

Executive Sous Chef

Location: Islamorada, FL, 33036

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for kitchen operations including, but not limited to: staffing, food production, purchasing, menu development, managing budget, and food safety for multi‑unit operations. Provide quality cuisine and instruct others to do the same. Maintain excellent customer service in a safe and clean working environment.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Operations:

• Plan and execute daily and seasonal menus.
• Develop and maintain a recipe system.
• Conceive, test and develop new recipes.
• Inventory purchasing.
• Food purchasing – meats, dairy, seasonal produce, dry goods, etc.
• Manage the back of house staff for three restaurants.
• Manage the production and execution of on‑and‑off‑premise catering.

Supervision:

• Assist with recruitment and evaluation of kitchen staff.
• Write and monitor daily production schedules and prep lists.
• Schedule all kitchen and dishwasher staff.
• Control labor and food cost within the kitchen staff.
• Supervise culinary staff.
• Practice and oversee all procedures of HACCP (Sanitation) plan.
• Work with leadership team to implement strategic plans of all restaurant operations.

Training:

• Conduct ongoing training of kitchen staff to include culinary training, sanitation/safety training, and equipment training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 2‑year culinary degree.
• 2 years of successful catering experience.
• Baking and pastry skills preferred.
• Serve Safe Certified.

Compensation

Annual Range: $66,895.00 – $90,505.00

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or otherwise participating in the application process.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In‑house taste tests

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.