Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
competitive salary with bonus potential
Access to comprehensive benefits
weekly pay
flexible scheduling
shift meal discount
Generous family dining discount
best in class training
Leadership development
Continuous learning opportunities
Significant advancement opportunities
paid time off (PTO)
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition Benefits / Reimbursement
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
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 prominent American casual dining restaurant and sports bar franchise known for its vibrant atmosphere, wide array of chicken wings, extensive beer selection, and dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience. Established as a popular destination for sports enthusiasts and families alike, Buffalo Wild Wings combines the excitement of watching live sports with a menu that highlights bold flavors and quality ingredients. As part of a well-established and growing national brand, the company prides itself on fostering a culture that values teamwork, leadership, and continuous learning within its dynamic restaurant environments.
The Executive Sous Chef at Buffalo Wild Wings holds a pivotal leadership role within the kitchen team, directly responsible for ensuring the culinary operations meet and exceed the brand's high standards. This full-time position is essential in managing the day-to-day kitchen activities, especially during peak hours, ensuring each dish that leaves the kitchen demonstrates exceptional preparation, presentation, and consistent quality. The role requires overseeing food safety practices, controlling kitchen costs, and continually mentoring team members to elevate the overall culinary experience. This position offers a competitive salary complemented by bonus potential, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that emphasizes employee well-being and professional growth.
In this role, the Executive Sous Chef will act as the culinary cornerstone of the restaurant location, standing as the right hand to the Executive Chef and stepping in to lead the kitchen during their absence. You will be tasked with guiding and inspiring a diverse kitchen team, fostering an environment of high performance and collaboration. Your culinary expertise will be critical in maintaining rigorous food quality standards and ensuring every dish aligns with the brand’s signature flavors and food safety protocols. Your leadership will extend beyond food preparation to encompass inventory management, labor cost control, and effective communication across both back-of-house and front-of-house teams.
Moreover, the role offers significant professional development opportunities with training, leadership development, and education benefits available to support your career advancement. The restaurant focuses on promoting work-life balance through flexible scheduling and provides various employee engagement initiatives like recognition programs, referral bonuses, and community involvement activities. With a culture centered on continuous improvement, innovation, and team support, the Executive Sous Chef role not only demands culinary excellence but also a commitment to leadership and operational efficiency, making it a rewarding career choice for seasoned culinary professionals looking to thrive within a leading hospitality organization.
The Executive Sous Chef at Buffalo Wild Wings holds a pivotal leadership role within the kitchen team, directly responsible for ensuring the culinary operations meet and exceed the brand's high standards. This full-time position is essential in managing the day-to-day kitchen activities, especially during peak hours, ensuring each dish that leaves the kitchen demonstrates exceptional preparation, presentation, and consistent quality. The role requires overseeing food safety practices, controlling kitchen costs, and continually mentoring team members to elevate the overall culinary experience. This position offers a competitive salary complemented by bonus potential, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that emphasizes employee well-being and professional growth.
In this role, the Executive Sous Chef will act as the culinary cornerstone of the restaurant location, standing as the right hand to the Executive Chef and stepping in to lead the kitchen during their absence. You will be tasked with guiding and inspiring a diverse kitchen team, fostering an environment of high performance and collaboration. Your culinary expertise will be critical in maintaining rigorous food quality standards and ensuring every dish aligns with the brand’s signature flavors and food safety protocols. Your leadership will extend beyond food preparation to encompass inventory management, labor cost control, and effective communication across both back-of-house and front-of-house teams.
Moreover, the role offers significant professional development opportunities with training, leadership development, and education benefits available to support your career advancement. The restaurant focuses on promoting work-life balance through flexible scheduling and provides various employee engagement initiatives like recognition programs, referral bonuses, and community involvement activities. With a culture centered on continuous improvement, innovation, and team support, the Executive Sous Chef role not only demands culinary excellence but also a commitment to leadership and operational efficiency, making it a rewarding career choice for seasoned culinary professionals looking to thrive within a leading hospitality organization.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in a high-volume kitchen management role
- Exceptional culinary skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with management and team members
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness
Job Duties
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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