Executive Sous Chef

1 week ago


Jupiter, United States Gecko Hospitality Full time $70,000 - $80,000
Executive Sous Chef – High-Performance Catering

Gecko Hospitality is proud to partner with a high-performing catering operation to find an experienced and driven Executive Sous Chef. This exciting opportunity is perfect for a culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in producing high-quality food at volume, and has a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.

About the RoleThe Executive Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of this operation. Working closely with the General Manager and kitchen teams, this position oversees all back-of-house operations, team leadership, food quality, and adherence to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nutritious and innovative cuisine, catering primarily to elite clientele, and a strong background in culinary management.

Responsibilities
  • Lead, manage, and inspire kitchen staff to consistently deliver top-quality cuisine and service.
  • Maintain high standards of food preparation, execution, presentation, and safety.
  • Oversee food and labor costs to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
  • Develop and implement operational systems, scheduling, and training for kitchen staff.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Culinary Development Team to execute menus with precision.
  • Handle food sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management efficiently.
  • Actively maintain cleanliness, organization, and professionalism in the kitchen.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 10 years of experience leading high-volume, high-quality kitchens, preferably with catering expertise.
  • Expertise in Whole 30, Paleo, Vegan, and Vegetarian cooking methodologies is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of nutrition, ideally with experience in sports nutrition.
  • Proven skills in team leadership, training, and development.
  • Demonstrated financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control.
  • Physical ability to meet the demands of a dynamic kitchen environment.
  • Valid Health Department Food Handler’s Card; bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-energy environment.
  • The chance to make a direct impact on the success of a respected catering operation.

This is an exclusive search led by Gecko Hospitality, a leading firm specializing in the placement of top-tier hospitality professionals. If you’re ready to take your culinary career to the next level, apply today

About Gecko Hospitality:

National Network We work as a team to ensure that every one of our offices across North America finds and places only the best professionals from our nationwide database of top-tier candidates. With offices in all 50 states including the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia in Canada, we have recruiting experts where you are who understand your market. Exceptional recruiters Our CPC-certified team uses a rigorous interview process in combination with an applicant tracking system to connect professionals from our national network of referrals and organizations to yield extraordinary results. Committed candidates The professionals we recommend are loyal to Gecko because we treat them well and provide not only the support they need to succeed, but the respect they deserve. True partnership We routinely go the extra mile to learn about your business, your culture and the person that is going to help you achieve the success you desire — because finding the right candidate is the most important thing we do.


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