Executive Sous Chef: Lead, Elevate Kitchen & Menu

PJW Restaurant Group; Westmont (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Weekly pay

Employee perks program

Job summary

Treno Pizza Bar in Haddon Township, NJ seeks an Executive Sous Chef to join PJW Restaurant Group. This role partners with the Executive Chef to drive culinary operations, uphold standards, and steward performance in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will lead a culinary team, manage staffing, schedules, and coaching, and ensure food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction while optimizing costs and inventory.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a culinary team.
• ServSafe Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and achieve company objectives related to food quality, presentation, safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and overall restaurant performance.
• Oversee the consistent execution of recipes, portioning, preparation, cooking, presentation, and service standards.
• Support the Executive Chef in establishing and maintaining culinary standards, systems, and procedures.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop the culinary team to promote consistency, accountability, and professional growth.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, performance management, and other team-related responsibilities.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and shifts, including decision-making, planning, delegation, and execution.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of restaurant operations, financial performance, food costs, labor, and inventory management.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, product utilization, and waste to support overall profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations related to health, safety, sanitation, and labor.
• Create memorable dining experiences by maintaining high standards and exceeding guest expectations.
• Maintain strong ingredient knowledge and awareness of culinary trends and industry standards.
• Ensure consistent adherence to food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume, open‑kitchen environment.
• Manage unexpected requests and operational challenges with professionalism and poise.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and restaurant leadership team to identify opportunities for improvement and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Prioritization

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

POS systems

Inventory control systems

Job description

Treno Pizza Bar in Haddon Township, NJ seeks an Executive Sous Chef to join PJW Restaurant Group. This role partners with the Executive Chef to drive culinary operations, uphold standards, and steward performance in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will lead a culinary team, manage staffing, schedules, and coaching, and ensure food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction while optimizing costs and inventory.