Senior Executive Sous Chef

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

Are you prepared to guide a world-class culinary team in a fast-moving, energetic environment? As a Senior Executive Sous Chef at Fidelity Investments, you will manage daily kitchen operations, uphold quality for every dish, and cover for the Executive Chef when necessary. This is your chance to create a significant impact and grow your career in an outstanding setting!

What You'll Do

• Run the pass during peak service, controlling ticket flow, timing, and communication between stations.
• Delegate daily preparation and service duties to line cooks, prep cooks, and stewards.
• Inspect each station prior to service to verify prep levels and readiness.
• Assume responsibility for kitchen operations, scheduling, and leading the team in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Inspect every dish before it leaves the kitchen against presentation standards.
• Conduct tastings during preparation and service to verify seasoning, temperature, and recipe accuracy.
• Work the line directly during rushes, and cover any station during absences or vacations.
• Track inventory, manage rotation, and order produce, proteins, and dry goods against forecast.
• Process vendor invoices and support labor scheduling as needed.
• Mentor junior cooks on knife skills, technique, and station efficiency.
• Monitor and log temperatures for cooling, holding, and cooking, and uphold health department and sanitation standards.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

We require a person with verified fine dining experience who can maintain composure under pressure. You should demonstrate expertise in flavor development, crafting menus, and working with seasonal ingredients, and be comfortable managing an active, guest-facing setting with sound judgment. Handling special dietary requests, adjusting to unexpected changes, and addressing guest complaints promptly and professionally are necessary. Confidentiality is essential: you’ll safeguard sensitive guest information while preserving high standards in demanding situations.

Key Qualifications Include

• GED or equivalent experience required; a college degree is preferred.
• Experience in fine dining is required; experience at a Michelin-starred establishment is preferred.
• ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of labor scheduling, inventory management, and procurement.
• Strong ability to lead and communicate with a diverse culinary team.
• Knowledge of local food safety regulations.

The Team

This role manages 8 staff in total: 3 exempt and 5 nonexempt employees. It has 3 direct reports, all exempt. Our kitchen and Signature Venues teams collaborate daily to provide a consistent, high-end dining experience for Fidelity's executives and guests. We are building a program from scratch at Commonwealth Pier and 245 Summer Street. This role is key to its daily operation.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range for this position is $74,000-141,000 USD per year.  

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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Real Estate