Senior Executive Sous Chef

Job Description:

The Role

Are you prepared to guide a world-class culinary team in a fast-moving, energetic environment? As a Senior Executive Sous Chef at Fidelity Investments, you will manage daily kitchen operations, uphold quality for every dish, and cover for the Executive Chef when necessary. This is your chance to create a significant impact and grow your career in an outstanding setting!

What You'll Do

• Run the pass during peak service, controlling ticket flow, timing, and communication between stations.
• Delegate daily preparation and service duties to line cooks, prep cooks, and stewards.
• Inspect each station prior to service to verify prep levels and readiness.
• Assume responsibility for kitchen operations, scheduling, and leading the team in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Inspect every dish before it leaves the kitchen against presentation standards.
• Conduct tastings during preparation and service to verify seasoning, temperature, and recipe accuracy.
• Work the line directly during rushes, and cover any station during absences or vacations.
• Track inventory, manage rotation, and order produce, proteins, and dry goods against forecast.
• Process vendor invoices and support labor scheduling as needed.
• Mentor junior cooks on knife skills, technique, and station efficiency.
• Monitor and log temperatures for cooling, holding, and cooking, and uphold health department and sanitation standards.

We require a person with verified fine dining experience who can maintain composure under pressure. You should demonstrate expertise in flavor development, crafting menus, and working with seasonal ingredients, and be comfortable managing an active, guest-facing setting with sound judgment. Handling special dietary requests, adjusting to unexpected changes, and addressing guest complaints promptly and professionally are necessary. Confidentiality is essential: you'll safeguard sensitive guest information while preserving high standards in demanding situations.

Key Qualifications Include

• GED or equivalent experience required; a college degree is preferred.
• Experience in fine dining is required; experience at a Michelin-starred establishment is preferred.
• ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of labor scheduling, inventory management, and procurement.
• Strong ability to lead and communicate with a diverse culinary team.
• Knowledge of local food safety regulations.