Restaurant Executive Sous Chef: Lead & Elevate Service

Gervasi Vineyard; Vineyard (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Paid holidays & PTO

GV Perx

Career advancement & wage growth

Job summary

Gervasi Vineyard is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Executive Sous Chef to lead daily back-of-house operations and develop the culinary team at our Canton, Ohio destination. You will partner with the Corporate Resort Executive Chef on staffing, training, ordering controls, menu execution, quality checks, kitchen inspections, and operational improvements.

A fast-paced, guest-focused environment awaits a proactive leader.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary leadership experience in a high-volume hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food prep standards, sanitation and QC.
• Ability to lead, coach, train, and develop back-of-house staff.
• Excellent communication with attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak periods.
• Organizational skills to support scheduling, staffing, ordering, inspections and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the culinary team under the Corporate Resort Executive Chef.
• Create schedules based on staffing needs and business volume.
• Be present in the outlet to support staff development and quality control.
• Prepare food per recipes, specs, and banquet orders.
• Develop and maintain recipe specs, QC processes, and menu updates.
• Review prep methods and propose efficiency/quality improvements.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, storage, labeling and rotation per health standards.
• Train staff on food prep, safety, sanitation and company standards.
• Conduct kitchen audits and spot checks for cleanliness and safety.
• Participate in outlet meetings and staff training including ServSafe and menu updates.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coaching

Scheduling

Food safety

Quality control

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Gervasi Vineyard is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Executive Sous Chef to lead daily back-of-house operations and develop the culinary team at our Canton, Ohio destination. You will partner with the Corporate Resort Executive Chef on staffing, training, ordering controls, menu execution, quality checks, kitchen inspections, and operational improvements.

A fast-paced, guest-focused environment awaits a proactive leader.