EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
hace 26 días
Whitestown
Job DescriptionPosition Description The Executive Sous Chef is the senior culinary leader supporting the Executive Chef in directing all kitchen operations and food production across all Wally’s food concepts. Ensuring all Wally’s standards, this role is responsible for ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, safety, and execution while leading, coaching, and developing kitchen leadership and team members. The Executive Sous Chef serves as the primary operational partner to the Executive Chef and is expected to lead kitchen operations in the Executive Chef’s absence. This position plays a critical role in driving daily execution, production planning, food safety compliance, financial performance, and team development in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Executive Sous Chefs typically work a minimum 50-hour work week, including most weekends and holidays. Responsibilities and DutiesCulinary Leadership & Food Quality • Lead daily food production and kitchen execution across all food programs, including but not limited to: Popcorn, Jerky, Smoked Meats, Sausage, Pizza, BBQ, Bakery, Cold Food Prep, and Wally Dogs., • Ensure all recipes, cooking methods, portioning, and presentation meet Wally’s quality and brand standards., • Oversee prep levels, production schedules, and station setup to meet peak-volume demand while maintaining product freshness and consistency., • Identify opportunities to improve food quality, speed of service, and production efficiency., • Support the Executive Chef with implementation of new menu items, procedures, and food programs.Operational Leadership & Execution, • Direct day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure all shifts are properly staffed, organized, and executing to standard., • Ensure all daily kitchen tasks, cleaning schedules, and operational checklists are completed accurately and on time., • Partner with the Executive Chef to maintain strong systems for food production, holding procedures, waste reduction, and inventory control., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Retail, Inventory, and Operations teams to support overall store performance and guest experience., • Step into full kitchen leadership responsibility in the absence of the Executive Chef. Team Leadership, Training & Development • Recruit, onboard, train, and develop high-performing kitchen team members and kitchen leaders., • Coach Kitchen Leads and senior team members on food execution, leadership behaviors, and performance expectations., • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement., • Conduct performance feedback, coaching conversations, and corrective action in partnership with the Executive Chef and management team., • Support succession planning by identifying and developing future kitchen leaders.Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance, • Maintain food safety as a top priority, ensuring full compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations., • Ensure all food service team members maintain required certifications and follow proper food handling, sanitation, and temperature control procedures., • Complete and review all required food safety logs, audits, and documentation., • Immediately address any food safety risks, equipment concerns, or sanitation issues., • Uphold Wally’s policies, procedures, and health department standards at all times.Financial Performance & Inventory Management, • Monitor food cost, waste, yield, and margin performance to support profitability goals., • Assist with production forecasting, labor deployment, and scheduling efficiency., • Partner with Inventory and Purchasing teams to ensure proper product availability, rotation, and cross-merchandising execution., • Review financial and operational reports related to food service performance and take corrective action when needed., • Support accurate ordering, receiving, and inventory control practices.Guest Experience & Hospitality, • Champion a hospitality-driven culture within all kitchen operations., • Ensure food quality, speed, and consistency contribute positively to the overall guest experience., • Support resolution of guest concerns quickly and professionally in partnership with store leadership., • Lead by example in professionalism, urgency, and service standards.Professional Conduct & Administrative Responsibilities, • Serve as a role model for Wally’s values, policies, and leadership expectations., • Ensure accurate and timely completion of required reports and documentation., • Maintain professional communication and collaboration with all departments., • Perform other duties as required or assigned to support store and food service operations., • Must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Position Requirements, • 5–7 years of progressive culinary and food-service leadership experience in a high-volume environment required., • Prior experience leading kitchen teams and supervising food production operations preferred., • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple food concepts and high guest traffic volumes., • Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance., • Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining quality standards., • Prolonged walking and/or standing for 8–12 continuous hours., • Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and operational reporting systems., • Experience using point-of-sale and food production technology systems preferred., • Ability to work on the store’s busiest days, including most weekends and holidays., • Ability to work a rotating schedule that alternates between day and night shifts., • Maintain regular and prompt attendance.