Executive Culinary Manager

Key to success in a culinary team is a skilled sous chef who can lead by example and inspire others. Maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation is crucial. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably with supervisory experience.

The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring seamless communication among team members, and maintaining a clean work environment. Responsibilities also include following recipes, displaying knife skills, adhering to health and safety regulations, rotating product in the walk-in cooler, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and filling out the sous chef schedule as required.

In addition to these responsibilities, the successful candidate will need to possess excellent leadership skills, be able to motivate team members, and contribute to achieving business objectives. This may involve mentoring junior staff, planning menus, managing inventory, and coordinating events.

A successful sous chef must be proactive, efficient, and organized. They should have strong problem-solving skills, be able to prioritize tasks effectively, and handle pressure situations with ease. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

• Lead a high-performing culinary team
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality and safety
• Oversee kitchen operations, including menu planning and inventory management
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal customers