Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid leave for bereavement, parental, and elder care
behavioral health support
fitness memberships
Financial planning resources
training programs
Employee Referral Bonuses
Job Description
Thomas Cuisine is a family-owned culinary service provider dedicated to advocating for a better way to do food service since 1986. The company prides itself on being small enough to offer personalized care and large enough to serve with excellence. Thomas Cuisine provides a welcoming space where staff, patients, and visitors can enjoy fresh, nutritious meals throughout the day. Their commitment to the REAL Food Mission emphasizes offering a variety of healthy options, including hot, made-from-scratch meals, refreshing salads, and convenient grab-and-go selections. The organization's dedication to supporting the well-being of the community is evident in its focus on wholesome, satisfying food choices.
The Executive Sous Chef role at Thomas Cuisine is vital to the company’s mission. As the heart of the culinary team, the Executive Sous Chef leads kitchen operations to create exceptional, fresh, scratch-made meals that not only meet but exceed guests’ expectations. This position entails managing food preparation, overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring the highest standards of taste, quality, and safety, and inspiring the team to deliver culinary excellence. The Executive Sous Chef works closely with leadership to manage budgets, control food costs, and maintain inventory efficiency while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. This full-time role offers an annual wage of $80,000 plus a potential 5% performance bonus, reflecting the level of expertise and leadership required. Joining Thomas Cuisine means becoming part of a mission-driven company that values teamwork, passion, integrity, humility, and ownership, providing opportunities for career growth, wellness initiatives, and financial benefits. The role demands a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to making a meaningful impact on the communities served through healthy, delicious food.
The Executive Sous Chef role at Thomas Cuisine is vital to the company’s mission. As the heart of the culinary team, the Executive Sous Chef leads kitchen operations to create exceptional, fresh, scratch-made meals that not only meet but exceed guests’ expectations. This position entails managing food preparation, overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring the highest standards of taste, quality, and safety, and inspiring the team to deliver culinary excellence. The Executive Sous Chef works closely with leadership to manage budgets, control food costs, and maintain inventory efficiency while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. This full-time role offers an annual wage of $80,000 plus a potential 5% performance bonus, reflecting the level of expertise and leadership required. Joining Thomas Cuisine means becoming part of a mission-driven company that values teamwork, passion, integrity, humility, and ownership, providing opportunities for career growth, wellness initiatives, and financial benefits. The role demands a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to making a meaningful impact on the communities served through healthy, delicious food.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role
- ServSafe certification
- State Food Handlers Card
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Previous experience in food service management or culinary operations
- Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and budgets
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts
- Must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods up to 8 hours
- Requires frequent use of hands for cooking and kitchen tasks
- Must lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally push carts up to 30 lbs or wheelchairs up to 325 lbs
- Regularly bends, stoops, and reaches above shoulder level
- Requires normal hearing and good overall vision
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role in the culinary field
- ServSafe certification and State Food Handlers Card
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for coaching and developing others
- Previous experience in food service management or culinary operations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining high culinary standards
- Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and budgets
Job Duties
- Lead, manage, and inspire the culinary team to produce high-quality meals consistently
- Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring all meals meet the highest standards of taste, quality, and nutritional value
- Develop and innovate the menu to align with the mission of providing REAL food, ensuring variety and balance for patients, staff, and guests
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Collaborate with leadership to manage budgets, food costs, and inventory to ensure efficient operation and minimize waste
- Engage with team members, fostering a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment
- Manage and train kitchen staff, ensuring continuous development and upholding high standards of service and culinary excellence
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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