Executive Sous Chef

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We are a stable and well-respected restaurant group, adding a dynamic and people-focused Executive Sous Chef to our team

Our ideal candidate must possess exceptional leadership and have well-rounded BOH operations skills with people, food, and processes. 

If you are looking to join a company that truly takes pride in its people, and the community, and focuses on quality, who can offer you stability, growth, and a positive work environment, we want to hear from you

Executive Sous Chef Benefits:

• Competitive base salary up to $85K DOE, plus quarterly bonus potential
• Opportunities for career growth for those who are driven
• Ability to be creative with recipe/menu development alongside the Executive Chef
• Health insurance benefits stipend/401K
• Strong people-first culture
• PTO/Vacation- 2 weeks 1st year, 3 weeks 2nd year
• QOL of life is important to us for all our team members-No Late Nights

Executive Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Uphold and exceed high expectations of all food quality, sanitation, and brand standards
• Train, coach, develop, and direct a large team to be the best every day; Servant-style leadership is the expectation
• Be able to add structure and organization where needed but with a very collaborative spirit
• Remain hands-on and eyes-on at all times in every aspect of the Kitchen-build up the people around you
• Business Acumen: Must have hands-on financial experience controlling food cost and labor costs, and have a strong business sense
• Ability to partner and collaborate positively and openly with ownership - share and execute the same vision and goals

Executive Chef Qualifications:

• 3+ years in a Full-Service Executive Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager role at upscale or upscale casual, high-volume restaurants
• Ability to manage, develop, and retain a solid current kitchen team of up to 20 and a sales volume of up to 5M
• High-volume, scratch kitchen leadership experience; a Strong mix of Independent and Corporate restaurant leadership experience is a requirement
• Systems-oriented with a work hard, play hard mentality Put out Amazing Food, with Amazing People, and have fun doing it
• Must be a great cook and be passionate about how the food quality affects a guest's experience; no clipboard chefs
• Proven proficiency in inventory, ordering, scheduling, and team building, and the ability to analyze food cost and labor cost-appropriate action plans
• Passion for high food quality standards and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, upholding an established reputation

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 148301#post

Trish Cram

To Apply for this Job Click HereCompany DescriptionGoodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality.

Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.Company DescriptionGoodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality. \r
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Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do. \r
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We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.

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