Executive Sous Chef

McCormick & Schmick’s is known for its timeless approach to American seafood dining, featuring impeccably fresh fish, premium steaks, and seasonally inspired dishes. With a polished yet approachable atmosphere, classic interiors, and attentive service, the restaurant delivers a refined experience rooted in quality and consistency. It’s a trusted destination for business dining, celebrations, and guests seeking expertly prepared steaks, seafood, and oysters in an elegant setting.

About the role

As an Executive Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef by managing kitchen operations, supervising culinary staff, and ensuring consistency, quality, and food safety. You play a key role in menu execution, training, and maintaining high culinary standards during daily service.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead-by-example management style
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back-of-house staff in an upscale/fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow-up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale/fine dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back-of-house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls, food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Pay

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 per year