Executive Sous Chef

Culinary Dropout; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Dining discount

Gym discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Culinary Dropout, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, seeks an Executive Sous Chef in Tucson to lead high-volume operations with a focus on quality and hospitality. You will manage shifts, guide the culinary team, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive pay around $75,000–$85,000 per year with a 15% bonus opportunity, plus benefits and dining discounts. Immediate opening with a strong emphasis on teamwork and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including daily decision making, scheduling, and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Guest service

Operations awareness

Tools

OpenTable

POS systems

Job description

Compensation Range

$75,000 to $85,000 / a year + 15% Bonus Opportunity

Overview

Hiring – Executive Sous Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why Culinary Dropout?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Paid time off

Who we are:

Culinary Dropout is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative brands founded in 1998. As Dropouts, we have a passion for working hard, having fun, and being damn good at our job. The atmosphere at Culinary Dropout breeds show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality every single time. If you love working in a high-energy, entertaining atmosphere that always keeps you on your toes, we have a spot for you here. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 3+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Full-time/Part-time Full Time

Posting Location : Location US-AZ-Tucson

Posting Location : Address 2543 E Grant Rd

Posting Location : Postal Code 85716