Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Do you have an obvious passion for the culinary arts? If you enjoy creating exceptional food experiences and leading a team, you might be a great fit for an Executive Sous Chef at Walters Wedding Estates a brand of Walters Hospitality.

The chief job of an Executive Sous Chef at Walters is to get the right food to the right place, at the right time, temperature, and cost. The Executive Sous Chef is to support the Executive Chef and to act as the Executive Chef in their absence by delegating and providing direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen. The Executive Sous Chef is an expert in sanitation, purchasing, receiving, production, and food storage standards in the kitchen. The Executive Sous Chef must have an obvious passion for food while also having the skills to develop a great kitchen brigade.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:

• Takes Extreme Ownership of their responsibilities
• Is Independent and Self Motivated
• Has a strong Attention to Detail
• Can Clearly Communicate with a team
• Is a Team Player
• Has a strong Work Ethic
• Passion for the Culinary Arts
• Adaptable to the clients needs

Major Tasks and Key Responsibilities:

• Transport food from the Regional Kitchen to venues as needed.
• Actively participates in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.
• Act as the on-site chef at events when scheduled.
• Ensure proper purchasing, receiving, production, and food storage standards in the kitchen
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on food quality, presentation, and service levels.
• Responsible for delegating and providing direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen in the Executive Chefs absence.
• Assists with scheduling hourly staff to the proper level of staffing while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Always maintains proper sanitation and cleanliness

Job Overview and Requirements:

• Location: Ashton Gardens- Houston West
• Job Hours: Full-Time, Salary
• Benefits: Group Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, 401 (k) with a company matching program for eligible employees, Unlimited PTO
• Required Education: Culinary degree preferred
• Required Experience: 4+ years of successful culinary experience, 2+ years leadership experience
• Certifications: Food Protection Manager Certified
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift 30 lbs frequently, stand/walk 8-12 hours