Executive Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Culinary Excellence

Compass Group USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Levy in Louisville is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to drive exceptional culinary execution by leading daily kitchen operations, partnering with the Executive Chef, and supervising kitchen staff to maintain food quality and safety standards.

You will oversee menu implementation, monitor food and labor costs, coach culinary employees, and support financial performance while developing talent and maintaining operational excellence in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 4-6 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Experience supervising high-volume kitchens.
• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, and purchasing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations.
• Supervise Sous Chefs and culinary employees.
• Maintain food quality and consistency.
• Monitor food and labor costs.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory.
• Ensure food safety compliance.
• Coach and develop kitchen employees.
• Support menu implementation.
• Assist with event execution.
• Promote operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Scheduling

Inventory management

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Levy in Louisville is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to drive exceptional culinary execution by leading daily kitchen operations, partnering with the Executive Chef, and supervising kitchen staff to maintain food quality and safety standards.

You will oversee menu implementation, monitor food and labor costs, coach culinary employees, and support financial performance while developing talent and maintaining operational excellence in a high-volume environment.