Executive Sous Chef 2

parkhurst; Annandale-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 68,200 - 85,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Free meals during shift

20% discount at all ENPHG brands

Job summary

Parkhurst in Annandale-on-Hudson is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and ensure high-quality meal preparation. You will lead a collaborative kitchen team in a supportive environment that values growth and development.

With 7+ years of culinary experience and a degree in Culinary Arts preferred, you will oversee food preparation, maintain inventory, and contribute to menu development. This full-time role averages 50 hours per week with health benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in culinary roles.
• Skilled in food preparation and menu execution.
• Ability to manage food costs and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Contribute to menu development and inventory management.
• Ensure high-quality meals and maintain guest satisfaction.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Quality control

Budget management

Staff supervision

Guest satisfaction focus

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

The annual salary for this role is $68,200 to $85,300, based on experience.

Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we’ve been creating smiles since 1949—one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we’re searching for an Executive Sous Chef to join our team!

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span 14 states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, “to Create a Smile,” guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.

As a part of the management team, the Executive Sous Chef works under the direction of the Executive Chef as the second culinarian in a department where the managed volume is between $3.5-10+M annually. This position acts as a second level leader for the kitchens and is solely accountable for a cost center. This role also leads a kitchen site independently and assumes full ownership of the kitchens when the Executive Chef is not onsite. The Executive Sous Chef oversees the preparation of meals for guests, maintains food inventory, adjusts food production to meet fresh ingredients availability, and oversees hourly team members on a day-to-day basis. Other responsibilities include contributing to menu development, supply monitoring and ordering, staffing, and development and guest satisfaction with culinary offerings.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Create A Smile: Deliver high-quality, well-presented meals that exceed guest expectations and maintain Parkhurst Gold Standards.
• Join A Caring Team: Lead and support a collaborative kitchen team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Bring Your Energy: Oversee kitchen operations, including menu execution, inventory management, and food preparation.
• Connect With Heart: Build, guide, and develop your team ensuring efficient operations, high-quality production, and a positive kitchen culture.
• Reach Your Goals: Grow your culinary and leadership skills with hands‑on responsibility, training opportunities, and professional development.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you’ll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in culinary roles; degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Skilled in food preparation, menu planning, execution, and quality control
• Ability to manage food costs, portion control, and waste reduction while adhering to budget guidelines
• Experience supervising, and training kitchen staff in safety, sanitation, and production practices
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction, menu responsiveness, and maintaining cooperative relationships across departments

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

• Schedule: Full-time role averaging 50 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends
• Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), Paid Time Off
• Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways
• Welcoming and Fun: Free meals during shift, monthly family mean, and 20% discount at all ENPHG brands

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.