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Executive Sous Chef

Durham, NC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-25

Core

Backbone of the kitchen executing the Executive Chef's vision, supervising daily operations, and leading the culinary team to deliver high-standard food and service.

Role type

Senior IC Executive Sous Chef

Builds

High-quality food and dining experiences for guests across the property

Domain

Hospitality / Fine Dining

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (culinary operations)

Required skills

Menu development and standardization, cost control (food and labor), staff leadership and development, kitchen operations management, recipe creation, vendor negotiation, safety and sanitation enforcement, scheduling and productivity optimization

Preferred skills

Seasonal ingredient utilization, problem-solving, adaptability during high-volume service

Technologies

Kitchen management systems, POS systems, inventory management tools

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day kitchen operations and utility staff, develop and train sous chef and line employees, control food and labor costs, evaluate and update menus, ensure safety and sanitation compliance, manage vendor relationships for purchasing, optimize staff scheduling for productivity

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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