Executive Sous Chef - Bar Sprezzatura

About the Role

The Executive Sous Chef at Bar Sprezzatura is a hands-on culinary leader who supports all aspects of kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef. This role combines mentorship, technical expertise, and operational excellence to ensure an exceptional experience for both guests and team members. With mastery of cooking techniques, cost control, and staff development, the Executive Sous Chef drives consistency, fosters creativity, and upholds the highest standards of professionalism and hospitality.

Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented culinary leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the kitchen with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff. You will assist in leading all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff, and work closely with the executive chef and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations in collaboration with the Executive Chef
• Mentor and develop kitchen staff and culinary interns
• Ensure mastery of cooking techniques, including knife skills, butchery, sauces, and fabrication
• Manage inventory control and labor cost
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and professionalism
• Analyze financial data and contribute to cost management
• Uphold HR practices and comply with labor laws

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in a fine dining, high-volume kitchen, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
• Culinary degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of kitchen fundamentals and all kitchen stations
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week
• Spanish language skills a plus

Skills

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Gracious spirit of hospitality
• Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
• Commitment to staff development and food education
• Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team

Professional Attributes

• Strong eye for detail and team development
• Desire to teach and mentor staff
• Knowledge of financial reporting and data analysis

Benefits

• Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Company-matched dependent care & 401k
• Student loan repayment program
• Wide range of additional ancillary benefits

The health, happiness, and well-being of our team is our top priority. We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together.