Luxury Dining Kitchen Lead - Executive Sous Chef

HHC Atlantic, LLC; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourbon Steak in Delray Beach, FL is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and partner with the Executive Chef to uphold Michelin-level standards.

The role requires 4+ years in luxury dining, strong leadership, and a passion for hospitality. You will mentor staff, manage costs, and help evolve seasonal menus for dining and private events, in a fast-paced luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a culinary leadership role in luxury or fine dining.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, global cuisines, and high-end service.
• Proven leadership with coaching and team development.
• Experience in high-volume, high-performance kitchens.
• Financial awareness including food cost, labor, and inventory control.
• Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• English reading/writing communication required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations with Executive Chef to ensure efficiency and brand standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen execution from prep to service and expediting.
• Maintain Michelin-level quality in food, presentation, and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions, and presentation meet standards.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff to foster growth and high performance.
• Assist in creating seasonal menus for dining and private events.
• Train staff in culinary techniques, knowledge, and standards.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, receiving, and cost controls.
• Ensure proper product receiving, storage, and handling.
• Maintain recipe documentation and RecipeXchange systems.
• Schedule labor to align with needs while controlling costs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure health, safety, sanitation, and labor compliance.
• Collaborate with People & Culture on recruitment and internship programs.
• Participate in daily meetings and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Step into leadership in absence of Executive Chef.
• Communicate across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Luxury dining

Menu development

Team development

Food cost control

Inventory management

Staff training

English proficiency

High-volume kitchens

Safety compliance

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Bourbon Steak in Delray Beach, FL is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and partner with the Executive Chef to uphold Michelin-level standards.

The role requires 4+ years in luxury dining, strong leadership, and a passion for hospitality. You will mentor staff, manage costs, and help evolve seasonal menus for dining and private events, in a fast-paced luxury setting.