Executive Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate Culinary Excellence

SSA Consulting Group; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SSA Consulting Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for high-volume environments in Michigan. The role requires directing production, supervising dishroom staff, and maintaining client relationships while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The candidate will develop training programs, enforce SSA safety practices, and collaborate with Executive Chef to optimize menu offerings, costs, and staff performance in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of kitchen leadership experience in high-volume settings.
• Proven ability to train and develop kitchen staff and enforce safety practices.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, cost controls, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, evaluate, and coach kitchen personnel.
• Develop culinary training programs and ensure SSA safety training for staff.
• Direct and coordinate production and dishroom staff; maintain standards and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Interviewing coaching

Staff training

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

ServSafe Certification

Tools

HAACP knowledge

Food safety protocols

Job description

SSA Consulting Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for high-volume environments in Michigan. The role requires directing production, supervising dishroom staff, and maintaining client relationships while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The candidate will develop training programs, enforce SSA safety practices, and collaborate with Executive Chef to optimize menu offerings, costs, and staff performance in a fast-paced setting.