Executive Sous Chef

About The Opportunity

As an Executive Sous Chef with Vandelay Companies, you’ll be a key partner in executing our culinary vision each day. This role is deeply rooted in leadership through action, supporting the Executive Chef in driving consistency, upholding standards, and ensuring the kitchen operates with precision and efficiency at every level.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute daily service to Vandelay standards, ensuring food is prepared with consistency, quality, and timeliness
• Support the Executive Chef in leading all kitchen operations, including opening, closing, and service execution
• Uphold and enforce all culinary standards, procedures, and food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Maintain proper inventory management, ensuring product quality, proper rotation, and accurate ordering levels
• Lead the team through service, providing real-time coaching and support to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen
• Aid in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members
• Train, cross-train, and develop team members, fostering growth and building bench strength within the kitchen
• Lead pre-shift meetings to communicate key updates, set expectations, and align the team for service
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to company recipes, portioning, and plating standards
• Maintain organized and efficient kitchen systems that support workflow, cleanliness, and consistency
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation, and operational updates accurately and on time
• Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Support performance management and uphold company standards related to accountability and team culture
• Attend and actively participate in weekly manager meetings

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Culinary / Restaurant / Hospitality Management or similar field of study strongly preferred
• 2+ years of full service culinary experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Trustworthy, detail-obsessed, and open to constructive feedback
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available
• Paid Time Off
• Dining discounts at all Vandelay concepts
• Professional development and career growth
• Roadmap for advancement into Executive Chef leadership
• Robust Manager in Training program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work standing and walking for extended periods of time

Benefits

• All Vandelay restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July so our team can celebrate with their friends and family
• A collaborative, uplifting culture where we take care of our guests by taking care of our people first

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vandelay Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.