Executive Sous Chef

$40,000 - $40,000/Yr

Firetender Stone Oven Kitchen & Bar - Manteo, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Manteo, NC

About the position

The Executive Sous Chef at Firetender Stone Oven Kitchen & Bar plays a crucial role in the kitchen operations, supporting the Executive Chef and leading the culinary team. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including the potential to advance to Head Chef within a year. The role emphasizes collaboration, training, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety in a vibrant dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff
• Plan and direct food preparation, teaching new techniques and recipes
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Manage inventory and order ingredients to maintain readiness and control costs
• Train new staff and support ongoing team development
• Evaluate staff performance to maintain high standards
• Lead kitchen operations in the executive chef's absence
• Oversee scheduling to ensure proper staffing levels
• Ensure all dishes meet quality and taste standards
• Foster teamwork and deliver an exceptional guest experience
• Conduct weekly inventory checks to optimize profitability
• Interview and hire back-of-house team members to meet staffing needs

Requirements

• Experience in a culinary leadership role
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations effectively

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with stone-oven cooking
• Familiarity with craft beer and cocktail preparation
• Previous experience in upscale dining environments

Benefits

• Opportunity for upward mobility based on performance
• Top-tier training from an acclaimed restaurateur