Executive Sous Chef

D.c.-Global-Talent-Inc.; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Executive Sous Chef role at a full-service restaurant in Wellesley, MA. This senior leadership position supports the Executive Chef in culinary operations, team development, and maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who builds an equitable, respectful kitchen culture and can adapt to busy service periods, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Relocation assistance is available for qualifying US-based candidates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as an Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a full-service restaurant.
• Culinary Arts degree preferred; exceptional experience will also be considered.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, team-first leadership with a respectful, equitable workplace.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• US work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and efficiency across all service periods.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the kitchen team, building strong working relationships at all levels.
• Manage daily prep, production, and service execution in line with established standards.
• Assist with menu development, costing, and inventory management.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance kitchen environment.
• Maintain flexible availability to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team motivation

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Full-Service Restaurant Wellesley, Massachusetts Competitive

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Executive Sous Chef for a full-service restaurant in Wellesley, Massachusetts. This is a senior kitchen leadership rolesupporting the Executive Chef in all aspects of culinary operations, team development, and maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency.The ideal candidate is a collaborative, team-oriented leader who brings strong technical skills and the ability to build an equitable, respectfulkitchen culture.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and efficiency across all serviceperiods
• Lead, develop, and motivate the kitchen team, building strong working relationships at all levels
• Manage daily prep, production, and service execution in line with established standards
• Assist with menu development, costing, and inventory management
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene standards
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance kitchen environment
• Maintain flexible availability to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a full-service establishment
• Culinary Arts degree preferred; exceptional experience will also be considered
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and inspire a kitchen team
• A collaborative, team-first approach to kitchen leadership with a commitment to a respectful and equitable workplace
• Flexible availability including days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Must have valid US work authorization - visa sponsorship is not available

WHAT'S OFFERED

• Competitive compensation package (details provided upon application)
• Relocation assistance available for qualifying US-based candidates