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Executive Sous Chef
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An Executive Chef holds a position at the very top of the kitchen management structure. Executive chefs are often responsible for the operation of multiple outlets of food service. Usually larger establishments have an executive chef, and it is primarily for a management role rather than manual cooking.
$92,275 / year median in Connecticut
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Executive Sous Chef Goodwin Recruiting
- 4.0 Norwalk, CT Job Details Full-time $80,000
- $95,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Food & beverage industry purchasing experience Kitchen health and safety standards Food service health code compliance ServSafe Kitchen knives Kitchen cost control Inventory tracking for food cost management Profit & Loss statement Leading team collaboration initiatives Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff Restaurant cost management Team motivation (leadership skill) Restaurant supply ordering Kitchen organization Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Executive Sous Chef•
Growing Restaurant Group Salary:
$80,000
- 95,000 + Bonus A rapidly growing restaurant group is seeking a hands-on Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop a strong culinary team, and ensure consistent food quality and execution.
Executive Sous Chef Responsibilities:
Oversee all daily kitchen operations, preparation, and service Recruit, train, coach, and develop back-of-house employees Maintain food quality, recipe consistency, presentation, and ticket times Manage ordering, inventory, waste, product rotation, and food costs Enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards Partner with culinary leadership on recipes, systems, and operational improvements Identify and develop future kitchen leaders
Executive Sous Chef Requirements:
At least 1-2 years of culinary leadership experience in a full-service restaurant Strong cooking, preparation, knife, and expediting skills Understanding of food costs, inventory, purchasing, labor, and P&L statements Hands-on, team-focused leadership style ServSafe certification Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed This company offers strong compensation, benefits, bonus potential, professional development, and tremendous growth opportunities as it continues expanding into new markets.