Executive Sous Chef

About the role

Do you want to work with a business-minded team to execute unique menus? Are you diligent in preparing an out-of-this-world eater experience?

We need an Executive Sous Chef who can spice up our menus, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients.

We put a lot of heart, energy, and creativity into our food. If you share the same vision and passion for creating unforgettable meals, apply now and let’s get cooking!

What you'll be doing

• Support the city kitchen alongside the Executive Chef
• Assist with the design of unique weekly menus, special events and holiday specials for all dietary needs and restrictions
• Assist with daily pack out
• Assist with managing, training, and coaching the kitchen staff
• Execute strict quality control and assurance
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering
• Monitor portion control and food costs
• Ensure the kitchen operations meet company and facility standards
• Oversee daily kitchen opening and closing duties, including deep cleaning
• Comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards
• Complete all required documentation, reports and/or logs in a timely manner
• Contribute to discussions around menus, new policies, implementation, new services

Our ideal candidate

• Has a minimum of 2 years Sous Chef experience for large volume cooking for at least 300+, catering experience preferred.
• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such as line cook, prep/dishwasher
• Has excellent communication skills
• Thinks quickly and critically under pressure
• Enjoys exercising creativity to develop new menus
• Understands diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
• Has experience with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office and is comfortable communicating through email. Computer skills are required.

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : $80k-95k per year + yearly bonus opportunity; negotiable based on experience
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment, 10 company paid holidays, and a paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Weekdays

Weekly day range: Monday through Friday // 4:00am - 12:00pm

Eligibility : This position must maintain a State Food Handlers Card

Work environment : This position is based in a commercial commissary kitchen.

Physical requirements : This position requires standing for up to 6 hours at a time and moving equipment up to 50 lbs.

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary candidates to apply.

Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice. 

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.