Executive Sous Chef

Victoria, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

competitive salary with bonus potential

Access to comprehensive benefits, because when the game is always on, your well-being matters!

weekly pay

Flexible scheduling designed to promote work-life balance

Shift meal discount and generous family dining discount

Best in Class Training, Leadership Development, and Continuous Learning opportunities

Significant Advancement Opportunities within the company

paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits / Reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition and awards program

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

community and charitable involvement initiatives

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests and incentives

Job Description

Buffalo Wild Wings is a leading restaurant chain known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse menu featuring wings and other American-style fare, and commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience. As a casual dining destination, Buffalo Wild Wings blends the excitement of sports with high-quality food and outstanding customer service. Established with the goal of creating a fun and engaging environment for sports fans and food lovers alike, the company continues to expand its footprint with locations across the country, each dedicated to delivering a consistent and memorable dining experience.

The Executive Sous Chef role at Buffalo Wild Wings is critical to our kitchen's success and overall restaurant operations. This leadership position demands someone who excels in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment and has a passion for culinary excellence. The Executive Sous Chef will act as the essential support to the Executive Chef, ensuring that all kitchen activities run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining the highest food quality and safety standards. This role involves hands-on management of daily kitchen functions, leading the culinary team to prepare and present dishes in strict accordance with company recipes and standards. The Executive Sous Chef is also responsible for overseeing inventory and food cost controls, ensuring compliance with health and safety codes, and fostering a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.

This position is ideal for a culinary professional with outstanding organizational, leadership, and communication skills, as it requires close coordination with both the back-of-house team and front-of-house management. The role demands a proactive leader who can motivate and mentor a large team to achieve excellence in food preparation and service while maintaining efficiency during peak hours. In addition to operational oversight, the Executive Sous Chef will contribute to menu innovation, kitchen process improvements, and the ongoing training and development of culinary staff.

Buffalo Wild Wings offers a competitive salary with bonus potential along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of its employees. The company values work-life balance and offers flexible scheduling, along with multiple opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated culinary leader to join a dynamic and expanding company that values teamwork, quality, and hospitality.

Job Requirements

Proven experience in high-volume kitchen management roles
Exceptional culinary skills and knowledge of food safety standards
Ability to lead and motivate a large kitchen team
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Commitment to upholding health and safety regulations
Capability to work efficiently during peak hours

Job Qualifications

Proven experience in a high-volume kitchen management role, such as Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager
Exceptional culinary skills with a deep understanding of food preparation techniques, quality control, and presentation
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a large kitchen team effectively
Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of efficiently directing all back-of-house operations
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with the Executive Chef, front-of-house management, and team members
Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness

Job Duties

Your role is central to managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring every dish meets our exacting standards for preparation and presentation, even during peak rush times
Oversee and manage all aspects of kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef
Lead, train, and manage the culinary team to ensure consistent execution of all menu items and recipes
Maintain stringent food quality and presentation standards for every dish served
Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving processes to control food costs and minimize waste
Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations (HACCP)
Develop and maintain positive working relationships and communication with both back-of-house and front-of-house teams
Contribute to menu development, recipe refinement, and kitchen efficiency improvements
Conduct regular kitchen equipment inspections and coordinate necessary maintenance or repairs
Manage kitchen labor costs through efficient scheduling and deployment of team members