Executive Sous Chef
Cape Resorts · caperesorts.com
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The job in short
Executive sous chef kitchen leadership.
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Details
- Found
- 15 d ago · posted 2026-10-05
- Location as listed
- Cape May, NJ, USA
- Role
- Cook / Chef
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Virginia Hotel - Cape May, NJ, Salary Range: $75000.00 - $85000.00Salary/year, Position Overview: Nationally recognized hotel & restaurant is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for immediate hire to work with our culinary team! If you have experience in fine dining, we are interested in connecting with you for an interview. We offer competitive rates and benefits if applicable. Come work with an awesome team under NJ Chef of the Year 2025- Executive Chef Jason Hanin.
Summary/Objective: The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for assisting with all culinary activities for the restaurant, under the direction of the Executive Chef. They will assist in ensuring the flow of service is efficient and smooth. The Executive Sous Chef will have the opportunity to provide input on specials, menu development as directed and approved by the Executive Chef. This is a hands-on kitchen job (office / admin time 20%)
These duties may be described as, but not limited to:
Ordering all products based on par systems and inventory management.
Maintaining Budgeted Food Cost & labor cost
Working in tandem with GM, Restaurant Manager, & pastry chef
Assisting including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, reviewing and terminating. Managing staff schedules and ensure cuts are being made whenever possible.
Working a station for hourly employees when necessary for coverage and to minimize labor costs.
communication with management
quality control of all food, production, execution, sanitation, line checks
Menu development with executive chef on new dishes
Recording the recipes on excel formatted computer program
Ensuring all health and safety standards
Daily maintenance of BOH systems and procedures. AM walkthrough, PM walkthroughs, line checks, equipment checks, prep lists, order guides, etc.
Monthly inventories .
Attending all mandatory meetings.
Knowledge and understanding of the P&L monthly statement
R&D process with Executive Chef to further dishes on the menu.
Working holidays and weekends
Ability to lift 50lbs if necessary.
Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment.
Stand and walk for the entirety shift,
If you feel you meet the requirement, Please reply with a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing why you think you would be a great addition to our team!
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Previous Fine Dining Experience****
Managerial experience**
Spanish speaking a plus**
Practices high standards of cleanliness
Dedicated to your craft
Time Management
Willing to learn & teach
Strong leadership skills
Highly organized
Efficient at multi-tasking
Minimum Qualifications:
Culinary Degree
Culinary Knowledge
Staff Hiring
Coaching Staff
Staff Scheduling
Ticket Management
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Qualifications:
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