Purpose of the PositionThe Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading all back-of-house operations by ensuring culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and a culture of accountability. This role oversees kitchen operations, coaches and develops culinary team members, maintains food quality and safety standards, manages labor and food costs, and ensures consistent execution of recipes and company standards while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Essential Job FunctionsEnergy- Lead Through Inspiration
- Communicate Effectively
Discovery- Teach and Share Your Knowledge
- Be Curious Always
- Embrace Change and Enhancements
Community- Nurture Talent
- Foster Diversity
- Champion Needs of Our Guests
- Be A Brand Ambassador
- Master Policies & Procedures
Essential Job Functions- Sets the pace and Energy Level for the entire shift!
- Discovers something new everyday
- Consistent Community involvement
- Passion for the brand
- Strong leadership qualities
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to develop all team members and managers
- Consistent attendance and punctuality
- Strong understanding of corporate mission and purpose
- Ability to articulate corporate vision
- Project competency and confidence
- Growth mindset (i.e., a "can-do" attitude)
- Effective teamwork skills
- Strong communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and electronic)
- Genuinely friendly interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Inspiring personality
- Certified to conduct inventory of china/glassware/silverware
Physical Demands & Work Environment Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing, and repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot, cold and/or physically demanding. Position requires occasional travel that may consist of driving and/or airplane flights for a period of one or more days therein requiring one or more overnight stays; notice of travel may be given with very short notice. Position requires occasional training that may take place on or off-site, by phone and/or online.
Qualifications- Displays a strong example and passion for our culture on every shift - EDC!
- Must complete Management Program in Success Factors
- At least 21 years of age
- 4 years of experience on similar positions
- Food Manager certified
