Executive Sous Chef Farm-to-Table Seasonal Concept

Job Description Job Description

Job Title: Executive Sous Chef

Company: Farm-to-Table Seasonal Concept

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 Base Salary

About Our Concept

We are an eco-conscious, high-standards restaurant rooted in a "farm-to-table for everyone" philosophy. Our culture looks toward the future with optimism, and we pride ourselves on our seasonally changing menu and creative culinary artisans. We are currently searching for a passionate, highly motivated Executive Sous Chef to join our team as we enter our next phase of rapid growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and want to be part of a team you can truly be proud of, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As our Executive Sous Chef, you will work hand-in-hand with the Executive Chef to drive daily kitchen operations and service execution. You will not only cook on the line and lead the back-of-house team, but you will also have the creative freedom to develop specials that highlight seasonal ingredients and contribute to our seasonal menu planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Creativity: Develop exciting daily/weekly specials utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients and contribute ideas for upcoming seasonal menu rollouts.
• Kitchen Leadership: Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, and supervise back-of-house staff. Lead kitchen staff during shifts to ensure all quality, portioning, and presentation standards are strictly met.
• Line Execution: Cook on the line alongside your team, maintaining food quality, consistency, and precise timing during fast-paced service.
• Operational Management: Assist with prep planning, inventory management, ordering, and product rotation. Manage labor costs, minimize food waste, and maximize overall kitchen efficiency.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitor food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness throughout the kitchen, adhering to all health department regulations and brand standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Experienced Sous Chefs or Executive Sous Chefs with a background in high-volume, scratch-kitchen, or farm-to-table environments.
• Strong leaders who can step in to resolve issues during service and maintain a smooth operational flow.
• Excellent communicators who can seamlessly collaborate with the chef, kitchen team, servers, and management.

Sweet Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Retirement: 401(k) with Company Match (up to 4% match and 100% vested once eligible).
• Work-Life & Growth: Flexible scheduling, growth and development opportunities, a Scholarship Program, and an Employee Referral Program.

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