What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Sous Chef position at Thomas Cuisine?
Join our REAL Food Mission!
Thomas Cuisine is looking for a motivated Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in our Healthcare cafeteria in San Francisco Bay Area.
Our cafeteria provides a welcoming space where staff, patients, and visitors can enjoy fresh, nutritious meals throughout the day. Our team is dedicated to offering a variety of healthy options, whether it is a hot, made-from-scratch meal, a refreshing salad, or convenient grab-and-go selections. We take pride in supporting the well-being of our community with wholesome, satisfying choices.
Your role and impact
As an Executive Sous Chef, you are the heart of our culinary team. You will lead the kitchen to create exceptional, fresh, scratch-made meals that exceed our guests' expectations. Your leadership ensures the kitchen runs smoothly, from managing food preparation to overseeing kitchen staff and maintaining the highest standards of taste, quality, and safety. Your culinary expertise and dedication to excellence will inspire your team, helping us fulfill our REAL Food Mission and make a meaningful impact on those we serve!
What you will do
- 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 our mission of providing REAL food, ensuring variety and balance for our residents.
- 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.
- Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring proper operation and safety.
What you will need
- 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.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining high culinary standards.
- Previous experience in food service management or culinary operations is required.
- Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and budgets.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed.
- Physical and Sensory Requirements: Must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours). Requires frequent use of hands for cooking, preparing food, and performing 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.
What’s in it for you
When you join Thomas Cuisine, we care about your growth and well-being. This Full-Time role includes:
Wage Range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience Potential 5% Performance Bonus.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options to fit your needs.
- Financial wellness support – 401(k) with company match, on-demand pay, and an end-of-year profit-sharing program.
- Work-life balance – Paid time off, paid holidays (for exempt employees), and paid leave for bereavement, parental, and elder care.
- Wellness initiatives – Free behavioral health support, fitness memberships, and financial planning resources.
- Career growth opportunities – Training programs and employee referral bonuses.
Why Thomas Cuisine
Since 1986, we have advocated for a better way to do food service. As a family-owned culinary service provider, we like to say we are small enough to care, but large enough to serve with excellence.
At Thomas Cuisine, every team member contributes to our mission while fostering a culture of respect and collaboration. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can thrive, grow, and make a REAL impact on the communities we serve. Working alongside culinary experts, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and create meaningful dining experiences.
If you are looking to change the way food is served and start a rewarding journey in a mission-driven company and if you carry the values of Teamwork, Passion, Integrity, Humility, and Ownership, we would love to have you on our team!
REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
