Executive Sous Chef
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMemorial Circle, Wallingford, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06492, United States
About the Role
The Executive Sous Chef serves as a pivotal leader within our culinary operations, coordinating and ensuring the efficiency of all kitchen activities. This role is designed to support the Executive Chef in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service across our locations, including Pond Ridge and IL at Ashlar Village.
In this position, you will act as the primary mentor for production chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a culture of development and excellence. You will step in to lead the department in the Executive Chef's absence, managing menus, inventory, payroll, and scheduling while ensuring the department stays within fiscal budgets. Your day-to-day involves a blend of hands-on culinary work—preparing dishes, cooking, and carving meats—and strategic oversight of staff performance, training, and sanitation compliance.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Memorial Circle, Wallingford, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06492, United States
Wallingford, Connecticut
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCoordinate and ensure efficiency of all kitchen staff activities
- check_circleInterview and recommend personnel for vacant positions
- check_circleEnsure proper food presentation, quality, and portion control
- check_circleMaintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment and work areas
- check_circleAssist Executive Chef with menus, inventory, and scheduling
- check_circleResolve customer concerns and maintain service standards
- check_circleManage department budgets to stay within fiscal proposals
- check_circlePrepare dishes, cook, and carve meats according to standards
- check_circleSupervise, evaluate, and train kitchen staff members
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma or GED
- verifiedCompletion of Culinary program strongly preferred
- verified1-3 years of experience as a chef with managerial skills required
- verifiedServSafe certification
Nice to Have
Completion of a Culinary program
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Servsafe.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Completion of Culinary program strongly preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Executive Sous Chef at Masonicare
What does a Executive Sous Chef at Masonicare do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Executive Sous Chef at Masonicare will coordinate and ensure efficiency of all kitchen staff activities; interview and recommend personnel for vacant positions; ensure proper food presentation, quality, and portion control; and maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment and work areas.
What are the requirements for this Executive Sous Chef role?expand_more
Masonicare is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Completion of Culinary program strongly preferred; 1-3 years of experience as a chef with managerial skills required; and ServSafe certification.
Where is the Executive Sous Chef role at Masonicare located?expand_more
Executive Sous Chef at Masonicare is based in Memorial Circle, Wallingford, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06492, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Executive Sous Chef job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Masonicare has listed this Executive Sous Chef role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Executive Sous Chef role?expand_more
Executive Sous Chef at Masonicare typically requires 1–3 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Executive Sous Chef role at Masonicare?expand_more
Key skills for Executive Sous Chef at Masonicare include Servsafe.
What education is required for Executive Sous Chef at Masonicare?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or GED required; and Completion of Culinary program strongly preferred.
What category does the Executive Sous Chef role belong to?expand_more
Executive Sous Chef at Masonicare is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.