Executive Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen is a renowned full-service restaurant collection with locations spanning from coast to coast across the United States. Known for its commitment to serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes, True Food Kitchen offers an exceptional dining experience for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch that focuses on healthful, flavorful ingredients. The establishment prides itself on cultivating a purpose-driven environment where employees find meaningful work and contribute to a collective mission of transforming lives through food. With a dynamic team, a supportive culture, and a commitment to sustainability and quality, True Food Kitchen stands out as a leader in the full-service restaurant industry. Their dedication to providing exceptional food and service is matched by their efforts to create welcoming and inclusive spaces for both guests and team members alike.

This role invites passionate culinary leaders to join True Food Kitchen as a line chef and back-of-house manager who will be integral to the operations of a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment. The position demands a strong ability to manage kitchen operations including opening and closing the line, precise line checks, and facility walks. The candidate will take a leading role during busy service periods ensuring quality and presentation standards are met while actively collaborating with both front and back of house teams. A key responsibility includes hiring, developing, and managing back of house staff with a focus on scheduling, payroll compliance, and fostering a productive team environment. This role requires partnership with the executive chef to manage profit and loss statements, focusing on maximizing profitability through meticulous food cost management, labor oversight, and inventory controls. Additionally, the candidate will assist with ordering and invoicing of products and maintain continuous communication with the front of house team to ensure standards and protocols are consistently followed.

This position is suited for culinary professionals with over three years of experience in a chef role at high-volume full-service restaurants, who have a passion for culinary excellence and attention to detail. Successful candidates will demonstrate resilience in stressful situations and adaptability to last-minute requests while maintaining a strong leadership presence. Candidates will also bring advanced financial acumen to manage business operations effectively and a genuine dedication to coaching and driving team excellence. True Food Kitchen is proud to offer a competitive compensation package with quarterly bonuses, comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a variety of flexible spending account options, and employee perks such as pet insurance, gym membership discounts, prepaid legal services, and a strong retirement plan featuring 401K with employer matching. The company fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity, promoting diversity without discrimination based on race, color, sex, gender identity, or any protected status under law. This is not just a job but a career opportunity to find your true purpose and flourish in a thriving, people-first restaurant environment.