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Executive Sous Chef - Asian Cuisine

The Restaurant Zone

Job Description

Job Description

The Executive Sous Chef plays a crucial role in supporting the culinary leadership within a fine dining establishment. This position involves overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, and contributing to innovative menu development that reflects the restaurant's commitment to excellence.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine menus to enhance guest experience
  • Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate daily operations
  • Ensure consistent quality control of all dishes served
  • Maintain strict compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in culinary management
  • Demonstrated experience with Southeast Asian cuisine, preferably Vietnamese cuisine.
  • Food Safety Manager Certification
\nCompany Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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