Executive Sous Chef - High-Volume Asian Cuisine

Morimoto Asia; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Morimoto Asia in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on culinary excellence, food quality, and menu development. You will manage, inspire, and develop the kitchen team, collaborating with other departments to deliver an elevated guest experience.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily supervision in the absence of the Executive Chef, maintaining recipe standards, controlling costs, mentoring staff, and ensuring a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years culinary management experience in a quality, high-volume operation.
• Experience with Asian cuisine concept preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a diverse team.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, inventory, and menu development.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to obtain ServSafe and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily supervision and production in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring recipe adherence and high-quality food preparation.
• Showcase culinary expertise and refined cooking technique, style, and taste.
• Hire, train, and mentor team members, creating a cohesive work environment.
• Oversee budget management, monitor food and labor costs, manage staffing levels, and ensure inventory control, ordering, and receiving processes.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with health regulations and company policies.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Menu development

Staff training

Cost control

Sanitation standards

Team motivation

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morimoto Asia in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on culinary excellence, food quality, and menu development. You will manage, inspire, and develop the kitchen team, collaborating with other departments to deliver an elevated guest experience.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily supervision in the absence of the Executive Chef, maintaining recipe standards, controlling costs, mentoring staff, and ensuring a