Exec Sous Chef - Willow Tree Recruiting

Executive Sous Chef Upscale Casual Restaurant

$80,000 - $85,000

This well-known and highly regarded restaurant group is looking for a passionate and experienced Executive Sous Chef for their new upscale casual concept, offering outstanding compensation, excellent training, and career growth opportunity.

About the Company:

• The restaurant group is a leader in San Diego area food scene, with Michelin Star recognition
• Outstanding compensation, benefits, and career growth potential
• Extremely popular, high-volume restaurants with loyal clientele

What We Offer You:

• Medical insurance, 100% paid for 1st tier, 50% paid for higher tiers
• Optional Dental and Vision insurance
• 2 weeks vacation, 3 weeks at 3 years
• Family meal
• Employee relief fund

Your Role with the Company

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine/Executive Chef in all BOH operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in managing the main kitchen with production and execution, training and mentoring the culinary and FOH staff, as well as managing food and labor costs on a daily basis
• Involved in developing recipes and portion control specifications, menu planning, local preferences and recipe testing with Executive Chef
• Daily inspections of all food prepared; ensure cleanliness and sanitation procedures are followed by the entire BOH team
• Coordinate training activities with the main kitchen, prep cooks and dishwashers
• Maintain all specialized company equipment and ensure cleaning protocols are followed
• Build lasting relationship with all vendors
• Assist Executive Chef with food and beverage related issues, execution issues and problem solving
• Assist in scheduling, training, and performance management of kitchen staff
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and maintain proper inventory control levels
• Experienced leader to anchor and guide the PM service team with confidence and efficiency

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years as an Executive Sous Chef for a high volume ($8M+) upscale full-service casual restaurant
• Proven expertise in pasta preparation and production
• Able to prioritize people engagement, teaching, mentorship, and staff growth through guidance and feedback
• Passionate about hospitality and guest service
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, calm and patient, approachable and kind

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