Executive Sous Chef — Lead Menu Creation & Kitchen Ops

Kids for the Future; Village of Greenport (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Collared Martin Hospitality in the Faraway brand is seeking an Executive Sous Chef who reports to the Executive Chef. This highly skilled role collaborates on menu planning, development, and execution to elevate our dining program.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, train staff, ensure food safety and cleanliness, and help create innovative seasonal dishes while upholding our standards and systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-end restaurant.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience of three years.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of local, seasonal, Mediterranean ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu planning, development, and execution.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Adhere to organizational standards and existing systems, while always looking to improve upon them when necessary.
• Contribute to the creation of innovative and seasonal dishes.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Culinary leadership

Leadership

Food safety

Local ingredients

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Google Drive

Sheets

Inventory Software

POS

Job description

Collared Martin Hospitality in the Faraway brand is seeking an Executive Sous Chef who reports to the Executive Chef. This highly skilled role collaborates on menu planning, development, and execution to elevate our dining program.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, train staff, ensure food safety and cleanliness, and help create innovative seasonal dishes while upholding our standards and systems.