Executive Sous Chef

About the Company:

Our client is a nationally recognized full-service experiential caterer and hospitality group. They seek every opportunity to integrate meaningful guest experiences, providing culinary excellence in an immersive and memorable atmosphere. Their approach has built a stellar reputation based on honesty and integrity, consistently refusing to compromise on quality. Their team-driven culture complements their award-winning services, from artisanal culinary to artistic presentation, thematic delivery, and multisensory experiences. Our client's core values are Dedication, Collaboration, Service Excellence, and Trustworthiness.

About the Role:

The ideal Executive Sous Chef will be an energetic and self-motivated leader with a strong background in fine dining catering. They will possess a balance of culinary expertise and managerial acumen, able to maintain high operational standards while fostering a positive and supportive team culture. Their leadership style will be rooted in mentorship, with a deep commitment to developing the next generation of culinary talent. This individual will have a strong passion for exceptional food, a dedication to client service, and a drive to contribute to the continued success and growth of our client.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production by working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, while demonstrating and upholding our clients standards and policies
• Accurate and structured recipe breakdown and recipe adherence for multiple off-site events per week, regular quality control for consistent taste and excellence
• Conceptualize, develop, train, and execute diverse menus at off-site events for a wide range of client preferences and dietary restrictions
• Ensure minimal waste to ensure cost-effectiveness and profitable while maintaining exceptional quality and health code standards.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and leadership traits, training and developing all BOH staff

Qualifications:

• 4-7 years minimum leading high-performing teams in the same or similar function, a passion for culinary excellence in fast-paced off-site catering environments.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams
• Exceptional written, organizational, and time management skills, a keen attention to detail, natural understanding of recipe breakdowns for high-volume catering operations
• In-depth knowledge of menu and recipe creation, food cost control, purchasing, and inventory management
• Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player

Pay range and compensation package:

Generous salary and benefits package

Location:

Costa Mesa, CA