Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, we've been creating smiles since1949—one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we're searching for an Executive Sous Chef to join our team!
Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span 14 states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, "to Create a Smile," guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.
As a part of the management team, the Executive Sous Chef works under the direction of the Executive Chef as the second culinarian in a department where the managed volume is between $3.5-10+M annually. This position acts as a second level leader for the kitchens and is solely accountable for a cost center. This role also leads a kitchen site independently and assumes full ownership of the kitchens when the Executive Chef is not onsite. The Executive Sous Chef oversees the preparation of meals for guests, maintains food inventory, adjusts food production to meet fresh ingredients availability, and oversees hourly team members on a day-to-day basis. Other responsibilities include contributing to menu development, supply monitoring and ordering, staffing, and development and guest satisfaction with culinary offerings.
As an Executive Sous Chef, you'll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Here's what you can expect:
We're searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you'll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:
We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.
Since 1949, Eat'n Park Restaurants has been a family-owned restaurant chain, serving guests across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. At the heart of Eat’n Park are more than 8,000 team members committed to providing friendly, attentive service and supporting a growing number of community initiatives, including an annual fundraising campaign that has generated nearly $10 million for children’s hospitals. Eat’n Park also donates almost half a million Smiley Cookies – the brand’s iconic symbol – every year to support community events and fundraisers.
With an extensive menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites, we have something for everyone. Our endless Soup, Salad & Fruit Bar features fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from local farms through our FarmSource program. Hand-breaded fish, homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, and our classic Superburger are just a few of the things guests love about Eat’n Park.