Executive Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu & Growth

Parkhurst Dining Services, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This role serves as second in command in a high-volume kitchen, guiding menu execution, inventory management, production, and staff development in collaboration with the Executive Chef.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in culinary roles with strong skills in cost control, training, and guest satisfaction; schedule includes full-time hours with occasional evenings and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of culinary experience, including 5+ years in kitchen leadership.
• Strong skills in food preparation, menu planning, execution and quality control.
• Ability to manage food costs, portion control, and waste reduction while meeting budget guidelines.
• Experience supervising and training kitchen staff in safety, sanitation, and production practices.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and assist in menu development and execution.
• Oversee inventory, supply monitoring and ordering to maintain fresh ingredients.
• Direct and develop hourly team members and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to uphold Parkhurst Gold Standards and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Execution

Quality control

Staff development

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This role serves as second in command in a high-volume kitchen, guiding menu execution, inventory management, production, and staff development in collaboration with the Executive Chef.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in culinary roles with strong skills in cost control, training, and guest satisfaction; schedule includes full-time hours with occasional evenings and