Executive Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Wegmans Food Markets; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime and holiday premiums

Health care benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Scholarship program

LiveWell Employee & Family program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Pittsford, NY is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to serve as culinary leader in the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef in planning, prep, and high-quality menu offerings that deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will lead and develop the culinary team, refine seasonal menus, and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, cost control, safety, and a smooth, profitable operation while coordinating with front- and back-of-house colleagues.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience as a sous chef
• Experience working in a variety of positions in upscale or fine dining restaurant
• Commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of quality, presentation, and service
• Proven experience in kitchen management. Managing and developing a team, overseeing inventory control, food cost control and employee scheduling

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful
• Lead and work alongside culinary team members in daily food preparation and service, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Create and refine seasonal menu offerings and specials informed by guest feedback, culinary trends, market insights, and business objectives.
• Lead the execution of private events, special dinners, and other unique dining experiences
• Develop culinary talent through hands-on coaching, skill building, and feedback while ensuring recipe standards, job aids, and culinary best practices are consistently followed
• Foster strong collaboration between front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience and efficient restaurant operations
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including staffing, food quality, inventory, ordering, food safety, and human safety standards
• Monitor financial performance, product trends, and operational metrics to drive sales, control costs, and improve profitability
• Address operational challenges, resolve issues effectively, and lead the team through changing priorities while maintaining a smooth and productive operation

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Team Leadership

Food Preparation

Quality Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in Pittsford, NY is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to serve as culinary leader in the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef in planning, prep, and high-quality menu offerings that deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will lead and develop the culinary team, refine seasonal menus, and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, cost control, safety, and a smooth, profitable operation while coordinating with front- and back-of-house colleagues.