Executive Sous Chef DFW

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country is its sumptuous selection of edible products. We source directly from the finest producers worldwide, offering hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts.

Our stores are community hubs where food unites families and cultures, fostering new traditions.

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, including managing line cooks and prep cooks to ensure the preparation of products for Chef's Case, Cafe on the Run, and Catering. The role involves scheduling staff, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and supporting new product development and menu costing. The Executive Sous Chef also assists in hiring, promoting, disciplining, and resolving partner-related matters, using independent judgment for employment and business decisions.

• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef
• Proven leadership in a complex environment with multiple direct reports
• Professional culinary training or equivalent work experience
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in ordering, inventory management, and shrink control
• Proficiency with automated reporting systems (Inventory, Food Cost, Scheduling, Time & Attendance, labor)
• Ability to supervise, train, and cross-train kitchen staff
• Maintains sanitation standards throughout the work area
• Flexible schedule, including availability for opening, closing, and weekend shifts
• Responsible for total kitchen production in the absence of the Executive Chef

Equal Opportunity Employment / Drug-Free Workplace