Executive Sous Chef

Culinary Vision & Concept Development

• Define and evolve the culinary identity of Sorrel River Ranch across all outlets and experiences
• Develop menus that reflect seasonality, local sourcing, and a sense of place while meeting luxury standards
• Create and refine concepts for evolving outlets, pop-ups, special events, and experiential dining
• Ensure food storytelling aligns with the Sorrel brand and guest journey
• Balance creativity with scalability and operational feasibility

Kitchen Operations & Execution

• Oversee all kitchen operations including daily service, prep, sanitation, and execution
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all culinary offerings
• Establish and maintain culinary SOPs, recipes, and standards
• Maintain strong communication between kitchens and front-of-house teams
• Actively lead service when needed, setting the tone through presence and professionalism

Events & Experiential Dining

• Lead all culinary execution for on-site events including weddings, retreats, buyouts, and special experiences
• Collaborate with Events and Sales teams on menu design, tastings, and BEO execution
• Ensure event menus are executed flawlessly, on time, and to Sorrel standards
• Participate in post-event recaps and continuous improvement initiatives
• Innovate experiential dining opportunities unique to the ranch setting

Sorrel Pack Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor culinary team members at all levels
• Build a Pack culture rooted in accountability, respect, and pride of craft
• Develop strong sous chefs and kitchen leaders
• Lead by example — calm, prepared, and present
• Foster collaboration across departments

Financial Stewardship & Controls

• Manage food cost, labor cost, and overall kitchen budgets
• Lead menu engineering to balance creativity and profitability
• Maintain inventory controls, ordering procedures, and waste reduction initiatives
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership on pricing strategies and forecasting
• Ensure event menus align with contracted pricing and margin expectations

Systems, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all health department regulations and safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness across all kitchen spaces
• Uphold Sorrel River Ranch standards, ownership expectations, and brand guidelines
• Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing practices where possible

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Senior Sous Chef experience in a luxury resort, destination, or lifestyle property
• Experience overseeing multiple outlets and high-volume events
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to balance creativity with operational discipline
• Experience with menu development, costing, and large-scale event execution
• Passion for mentorship, food, and hospitality

Why Join the Sorrel Pack

• Opportunity to shape the culinary future of a one-of-a-kind luxury ranch resort
• Creative freedom to evolve outlets, events, and experiential dining
• Collaborative leadership environment rooted in trust and authenticity
• A role where cuisine, landscape, and story come together