Executive Sous Chef ($80-100K ) High Volume / Fine Dining)
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The role offers a competitive salary range with a strong emphasis on team management and culinary excellence in a high-volume fine dining setting.
- Competitive salary: $80,000–$100,000/year
- Leadership role in a prestigious restaurant setting
- Opportunities for culinary creativity and team development
- Requires flexible hours and managing high-stress situations
Pros
- Attractive salary range ($80K-$100K) for experienced chefs
- Opportunities for leadership and team development
- Position in a reputable restaurant group known for quality dining
Cons
- Requires availability during nights and weekends
- High-pressure environment may not suit everyone
- Physical demands, including lifting and standing for long hours
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Full-time, on-site
Good fit
- Mid to senior-level chefs with fine dining backgrounds
- Culinary leaders passionate about team success
- Professionals prepared for high-volume kitchen environments
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant restaurant experience
- Those seeking a strictly day-time work schedule
- Candidates uncomfortable with kitchen dynamics and pressure
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the incumbent, on a daily basis, consults with the Executive Chef and Restaurant Chef regarding recipes, staff, menus, preparation and presentation. Supervises daily operations of kitchen. Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef
Requirements/Responsibilities
· Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Sous Chef in Fine Dining / Hight Volume
· Open availability including weekends, evenings and holidays.
· Flexible and willingness to adapt to ongoing changes.
· Able to inspire, motivate, and develop employees.
· Proven track record in building high-performing teams.
· Professional and confident verbal and written communication with guests, employees and ownership.
· Have an interest in hospitality.
· Must be flexible and team oriented.
· Ability to work under pressure with grace and ease.
· Available to work evenings and weekends.
· Ability to multitask, efficient and a fast worker.
· Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Benefits:
We’re proud to offer exceptional wages, bonus, dining benefits, a 401k plan, a schedule set two weeks in advance and a chance to work and grow in one of the most dynamic restaurant groups in the country
