Executive Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Culinary Innovation

AVI Foodsystems; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Training & growth opportunities

Pre-employment drug testing

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Executive Sous Chef. This full-time position supports our culinary team with oversight of kitchen operations, quality, and service.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems delivers high-quality food services with focus on safety, teamwork, and growth. The Executive Sous Chef guides staff, manages production, and ensures guest satisfaction through excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Culinary certification preferred.
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies.
• Creativity and passion to develop innovative dishes.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation.
• Ability to build and train a talented staff.
• Professional appearance and strong customer service.
• Family culture and atmosphere.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid vacations and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the kitchen, preparation, and presentation of foods by chefs, cooks and other team members, ensuring adherence to culinary standards and procedures.
• Hire, orientate and train team members to meet quality standards.
• Create and manage production team member schedules.
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment per vendor policies.
• Maintain inventory within established guidelines and ensure availability of necessary products.
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
• Project annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results.
• Plan and supervise special events.
• Handle any food preparation issues and correct problems promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary excellence

Sanitation & safety

Customer service

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Executive Sous Chef. This full-time position supports our culinary team with oversight of kitchen operations, quality, and service.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems delivers high-quality food services with focus on safety, teamwork, and growth. The Executive Sous Chef guides staff, manages production, and ensures guest satisfaction through excellence.