Executive Sous Chef
Wegmans
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Wegmans is hiring an Executive Sous Chef. The Executive Sous Chef at Next Door supports the Executive Chef in planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality menu offerings to create an exceptional guest experience. This role ensures efficient and profitable kitchen operations while leading and developing culinary team members. The Executive Sous Chef also supports the testing and introduction of new recipes and brings them to life through daily menu offerings and the Tasting Menu.
Key focus areas include Manage and develop a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful, Lead and work alongside culinary team members in daily food preparation and service, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation standards, and Create and refine seasonal menu offerings and specials informed by guest feedback, culinary trends, market insights, and business objectives.
Successful candidates bring 2+ Years As Sous Chef, Experience In Upscale Or Fine Dining Restaurant, and Food Service Profit & Loss Management Experience. Important skills include Culinary Leadership, Menu Development, Food Preparation, Food Service, Quality Standards, and Presentation Standards. Preferred (not required): Diverse Culinary Experience.
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Location:
3220 Monroe Ave Pittsford, NY 14618
Availability Requirement for this role:
Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).
Age Requirement:
Must be 18 years or older
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$80,000 - $90,000 / year
Why Work Here Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.
Job Description: Earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus!
Note : This position is based in Rochester, NY . Candidates not currently based in the Rochester area would be required to relocate. Relocation assistance is available; additional details will be provided during the interview.
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The executive sous chef at Next Door serves as the culinary leader the kitchen, supporting the executive chef in the planning, preparation, and delivery of high-quality menu offerings that create an exceptional guest experience. This role helps ensure efficient and profitable kitchen operations while leading and developing culinary team members. In partnership with the executive chef and development chefs, the executive sous chef supports the testing and introduction of new recipes and brings them to life through daily menu offerings and the Tasting Menu.
What You'll Do
- Manage and develop a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful
- Lead and work alongside culinary team members in daily food preparation and service, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation standards
- Create and refine seasonal menu offerings and specials informed by guest feedback, culinary trends, market insights, and business objectives.
- Lead the execution of private events, special dinners, and other unique dining experiences
- Develop culinary talent through hands-on coaching, skill building, and feedback while ensuring recipe standards, job aids, and culinary best practices are consistently followed
- Foster strong collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience and efficient restaurant operations
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including staffing, food quality, inventory, ordering, food safety, and human safety standards
- Monitor financial performance, product trends, and operational metrics to drive sales, control costs, and improve profitability
- Address operational challenges, resolve issues effectively, and lead the team through changing priorities while maintaining a smooth and productive operation
Required Qualifications
- 2 or more years of experience as a sous chef
- Experience working in a variety of positions in upscale or fine dining restaurant
- Experience in food service profit & loss management
- Experience working a variety of positions in an upscale or fine dining restaurant
- Collective internal and/or external managerial/supervisory experience living our values and achieving results in our 5 measures, including interviewing, selection, performance management, employee development and managing financials
Preferred Qualifications
- Diverse culinary experience, including working with a variety of food in a variety of regions and/ or cultures
- Bachelor's degree in culinary arts
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