Executive Sous Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Seasonal Menus

Wegmans; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay premium

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Next Door in Pittsford, NY to join the culinary leadership team and help plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality menu offerings that delight guests.

You will lead and develop culinary team members, refine seasonal menus, and oversee daily kitchen operations, inventory, food safety and profitability, partnering with the executive chef and development chefs for new recipes and tasting menus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a sous chef.
• Experience in upscale or fine dining environments.
• Commitment to exceptional quality, presentation, and service.
• Proven experience in kitchen management: team development, inventory control, food cost, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of employees, providing resources, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Lead and work with culinary team in daily food prep and service to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Create and refine seasonal menu offerings informed by guest feedback, trends, market insights, and business objectives.
• Lead execution of private events, special dinners, and other dining experiences.
• Develop culinary talent through hands-on coaching and ensuring recipe standards and best practices.
• Foster collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operations.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including staffing, food quality, inventory, ordering, and safety standards.
• Monitor financial performance, product trends, and operational metrics to drive sales and control costs.
• Address challenges and lead the team through changing priorities for smooth operation.

Skills

Sous Chef

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Next Door in Pittsford, NY to join the culinary leadership team and help plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality menu offerings that delight guests.

You will lead and develop culinary team members, refine seasonal menus, and oversee daily kitchen operations, inventory, food safety and profitability, partnering with the executive chef and development chefs for new recipes and tasting menus.