Executive Sous Chef
On-siteStarbase, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee teams in multiple kitchen outlets, ensuring consistency across all offerings while coordinating out-of-this-world employee engagement activities. Follow, set, and enforce standards of operation in various service formats, supporting the executive chef with team development and overall department management. Enforce food and workplace safety protocols, train staff on planning materials and health guidelines, and manage hiring, disciplinary decisions, and retention for all food service personnel. Coordinate successful openings of new outlets with a focus on VIP experiences and maintain cost-per-head targets. Requires ServSafe certification, ability to work all shifts including weekends, and proficiency in kitchen equipment and safe operations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience; or 6+ years of industry experience
- 2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility
- Kitchen and or dining area renovation/construction experience
- Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)
- Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager level food handler certification
- Able to stand for long periods of time – up to 8 hours a day
- Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
- Must be able to work all shifts and available for extended hours and/or weekends
- Must participate in internal leadership and development training
- Must be willing to travel occasionally
- Valid Drivers License
- Valid Food Managers Certification
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Culinary degree
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook software
- Experience in a corporate environment
- Experience with high volume or batch cooking
- Experience leading a group of 20 or more team members
- Advanced knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe kitchen operations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Additional Requirements
- ITAR-related eligibility: U.S. citizenship or eligible for work authorization per ITAR staging
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