Executive Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team Excellence

Saltwater Social Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based raises

Performance incentives up to 15%

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with Roth option

Employee dining discounts

Paid time off

EAP

Commuter benefits

Job summary

THE ONE GROUP in Denver seeks an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef, directing daily kitchen operations and ensuring top-tier quality and consistency. You will lead a high-volume team, oversee menus, and drive efficiency with a focus on guest satisfaction and brand standards.

Lead a culture of excellence, manage costs, and coordinate with Events for special menus while maintaining safety and cleanliness across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership in a high-volume upscale setting.
• Ability to oversee kitchen operations, control costs, and drive efficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Expertise in menu development, execution, and culinary innovation.
• Ability to lead all kitchen positions and support staff when needed.
• Serv Safe Certification required; experience with POS and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership and oversee all kitchen operations.
• Ensure dishes meet high standards of taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Expedite orders and maintain smooth kitchen flow for timely service.
• Conduct daily line checks on temperature, freshness, and plating.
• Develop seasonal menu specials aligned with brand and guest expectations.
• Collaborate with events to meet event-specific culinary demands.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff; foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Maintain labor, food costs, and inventory within budget; reduce waste.
• Work with purchasing to source high-quality ingredients; monitor P-Mix trends.
• Review monthly P&L and address variances; ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary expertise

Staff development

Education

SERV Safe Food Manager Certification

Tools

Restaurant POS systems

Inventory management software

P-Mix analytics

Job description

THE ONE GROUP in Denver seeks an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef, directing daily kitchen operations and ensuring top-tier quality and consistency. You will lead a high-volume team, oversee menus, and drive efficiency with a focus on guest satisfaction and brand standards.

Lead a culture of excellence, manage costs, and coordinate with Events for special menus while maintaining safety and cleanliness across the kitchen.