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Job Title: Executive Sous Chef
Location: Ridgedale, MO
Salary: $80,000 - $105,000
Skills: Multi-Outlet Culinary Operations Management, High-Volume Food Production (Banquets & Resort Dining), Cost Control & P&L Management (Food & Labor), Team Leadership & Culinary Training Development, Menu Development & Quality Standards Execution
About Company / Opportunity:
A large-scale luxury wilderness resort in the Ozark Mountains featuring multiple restaurants, banquet spaces, and high-volume catering operations. The property combines upscale lodge dining with extensive event and seasonal F&B programming. It operates as a complex, multi-outlet environment requiring strong culinary leadership, cost control, and hands-on execution across restaurants, banquets, and special events.
Position Overview:
Seeking a high-impact Executive Sous Chef to lead multi-outlet culinary operations within a high-volume resort environment. This role partners closely with the Executive Chef to drive consistency, financial performance, team development, and elevated guest experiences across all dining venues and events.
Must-Have Skills:
- Multi-Outlet Culinary Leadership – ability to oversee multiple restaurants, banquets, and high-volume production simultaneously
- High-Volume Operations Experience – proven success in resort, hotel, or conference environments with large-scale service execution
- Cost Control & Operational Discipline (P&L, Labor, Food Cost) – strong financial management and ability to operate within budget targets
Nice to Have Skills:
- Luxury Resort or Upscale Hotel Background – experience in branded or high-end hospitality environments
- Menu Development & Event Catering Design – ability to build scalable menus for both restaurants and large events
- Culinary Training & Team Development – experience building structured training programs and developing sous chefs/line teams
Salary : $80,000 - $105,000