Executive Sous Chef, High-Volume Asian Kitchen

Goodwin Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & sick time

Leadership role

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for an Asian concept in a fast-paced restaurant. This hands-on leader will oversee daily BOH operations, drive service quality, and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen staff to uphold high standards.

Responsibilities include managing prep, inventory, ordering, and ensuring food safety, consistency, and presentation across all menus. A minimum of 3+ years in senior kitchen roles and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership in a sous or executive sous role.
• Experience in high-volume, full-service settings.
• Strong culinary fundamentals with attention to detail.
• Proven track record training and developing BOH teams.
• Solid understanding of food cost, inventory, purchasing, waste, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including preparation, service, and execution.
• Run and expedite high-volume services while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Train, coach, and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and other BOH team members.
• Oversee prep, ordering, receiving, inventory, product rotation, and kitchen organization.
• Maintain recipes, portioning, sanitation, food safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume

Food cost

Training

Food safety

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for an Asian concept in a fast-paced restaurant. This hands-on leader will oversee daily BOH operations, drive service quality, and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen staff to uphold high standards.

Responsibilities include managing prep, inventory, ordering, and ensuring food safety, consistency, and presentation across all menus. A minimum of 3+ years in senior kitchen roles and strong leadership are required.