Executive Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

emergemarket.com; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

401k

PTO

EAP

Dining discounts

Job summary

Bottleneck Management’s City Works – Watertown in Watertown, MA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join a high-energy kitchen team. You will assist the Executive Chef, design menus, and oversee line cooks to maintain quality and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a Sous Chef, strong leadership, and experience with kitchen operations, sanitation, and staff training. This role requires flexibility and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Working knowledge of restaurant software (MS Office, POS, management software).
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related certificate.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus.
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards.
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance.
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Cooking methods

Kitchen management

Emergency handling

Industry best practices

Restaurant software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS

Job description

Bottleneck Management’s City Works – Watertown in Watertown, MA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join a high-energy kitchen team. You will assist the Executive Chef, design menus, and oversee line cooks to maintain quality and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a Sous Chef, strong leadership, and experience with kitchen operations, sanitation, and staff training. This role requires flexibility and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced environment.