Executive Sous Chef

About the role

The Executive Sous Chef 1 works under the direction of the Executive Chef as the second culinarian in a department where the managed volume is between $1.51-3.5M annually. This position acts as a second level leader for the kitchens and is solely accountable for a cost center. This role also leads a kitchen site independently and assumes full ownership of the kitchens when the Executive Chef is not onsite.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute menus that meet guest expectations and maintain Parkhurst Gold Standards.
• Maintain food inventory and adjust food production to meet fresh ingredients availability.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including menu execution, inventory management, and food preparation.
• Lead and support a collaborative kitchen team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Build, guide, and develop the kitchen team ensuring efficient operations, high-quality production, and a positive kitchen culture.
• Contribute to menu development, supply monitoring and ordering, staffing, and development and guest satisfaction with culinary offerings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in culinary roles.
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Skilled in food preparation, menu planning, execution, and quality control.
• Experience supervising, and training kitchen staff in safety, sanitation, and production practices.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction, menu responsiveness, and maintaining cooperative relationships across departments.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on guest satisfaction, menu responsiveness, and maintaining cooperative relationships across departments.

Skills

• Strong focus on guest satisfaction, menu responsiveness, and maintaining cooperative relationships across departments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Paid Time Off.
• Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways.
• Welcoming and Fun: Free meals during shift, monthly family mean, and 20% discount at all ENPHG brands.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time role averaging 50 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Create A Smile: Deliver high-quality, well-presented meals that exceed guest expectations and maintain Parkhurst Gold Standards.

Join A Caring Team: Lead and support a collaborative kitchen team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.

Bring Your Energy: Oversee kitchen operations, including menu execution, inventory management, and food preparation.

Connect With Heart: Build, guide, and develop your team ensuring efficient operations, high-quality production, and a positive kitchen culture.

Reach Your Goals: Grow your culinary and leadership skills with hands-on responsibility, training opportunities, and professional development.