Executive Sous Chef: Hands-On Fine Dining Leader

Mis en Place; Erwinna (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Free parking

Job summary

The Golden Pheasant Inn in Erwinna, PA is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in its historic Bucks County restaurant. This is a hands-on kitchen leadership role, not a back-office position, with ~45 hours per week and a five-day schedule.

You will stay actively involved in service, food quality, training, organization, and daily kitchen execution, while contributing to menu development in a fine dining setting along the Delaware River.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cooking skills with strong culinary foundation.
• Experience in fine dining or quality-focused restaurants.
• Proven ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily BOH operations.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and execution.
• Train, coach, and motivate culinary employees.
• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership during service.
• Support menu development and recipe execution.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Culinary leadership

Strong communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Job description

The Golden Pheasant Inn in Erwinna, PA is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in its historic Bucks County restaurant. This is a hands-on kitchen leadership role, not a back-office position, with ~45 hours per week and a five-day schedule.

You will stay actively involved in service, food quality, training, organization, and daily kitchen execution, while contributing to menu development in a fine dining setting along the Delaware River.