Job Summary:

Responsibilities 

 We're seeking a Sous Chef to join our team. We are looking for an open minded, motivated, collaborative, entrepreneurial, professional, and passionate about helping others use food to fuel their bodies and redefining workplace culinary services. The Sous Chef's duties will include:

Responsible for working with the executive chef to ensure that all food service operations are organized and executed with excellence. 

Support all kitchen operation functions - Menu planning and recipe analysis 

Create breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering menus according to EXOS standards and methodology 

Maintain and manage recipe database Provide food customized for each client needs based on EXOS Culinary Exchange Program. 

Create systems coordinated with the Performance Nutrition team to ensure that meals meet required specs 

Must be able to work catering events, nights, and weekends as needed by client request. 

Purchase food and supplies from vendors approved by the company and monitor inventory 

Ensure that the kitchen and surrounding areas are sanitized and clean in accordance with company standards and health code regulations 

Development and implementation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly “gold standard” food safety and sanitation protocols 

Manage and evolve systems around pricing, operations, ordering, waste reduction, etc. 

Maintain equipment, including refrigerators, stoves, ice machines, dish washer, etc.. 

Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Chef 

Reports to Executive Performance Chef

Supervise, support and develop the Culinary staff in the execution of their job responsibilities based on the EXOS Nutrition & Culinary Principles 

Training of all staff in daily kitchen duties, food safety/sanitation practices, all small/large equipment, and customer service and satisfaction 

Continually train employees in cooking methods, presentation techniques, portion control, and retention of nutrients 

Oversee and effectively manage employees 

Instruct employees in the EXOS culinary and nutrition principals. 

Represent the business with the highest level of professionalism and energy 

Maintain required records including food production, and inventory 

Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach. 

Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality. 

Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors and members/guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior. 

Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff. 

Run the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef 

Will complete assigned projects in a timely manner 

Will be part of a “Teaching Kitchen” by working with interns and interacting with others 

Will be knowledgeable of food sensitivities and allergies 

Will keep current with food trends, new products and emerging cuisines 

Will be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen 

Will be ServSafe Food Manager certified and obtain any other certification as deemed necessary by the state, city or county 

Will assist in ordering, receiving and storing of food and supplies 

Will incorporate as much as possible, clean, organic, local, sustainable and seasonal foods from local vendors 

The Ideal Candidate would have: 

ServSafe Food Manager Certification 

Minimum 5 years’ experience restaurant and hospitality 

Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure in an open kitchen environment 

Ability to work in a team environment 

Commitment to quality service

Culinary Degree: Bachelors, Associates, or Certificate 

Culinary Nutrition degree and background preferred 

Understanding of basic dietary exchange system based on (carbohydrates, protein, and fats) 

Documented history of cost control - Familiarity and experience with ESHA Food Processor 

Front of the house experience as GM or Floor Manager

Excellent customer service a must 

Strong knowledge of local, state and federal food sanitation regulations a must 

Comfortable providing direction and supervision to kitchen staff 

Self-motivation and ability to work independently 

Excellent leadership, time management, organizational, and communication skills 

Strong administrative skills - Outstanding building and employee coaching and development skills 

Ability to complete nutrient analysis on all menu items - Competence in Microsoft office, POS systems 

Strong understanding and implementation of food service quality and safety procedures 

Compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

WHO WE ARE 

For nearly 30 years, Exos has been dedicated to getting people ready for the moments that matter by promoting a holistic approach to health. As an elite coaching company, Exos applies its evidence-based methodology to programming designed to unlock the potential in everyone from corporate employees, to elite athletes, military operators, and beyond.

Simply put, we “get you ready” for the moments that matter — whether that’s striving to excel at work, or training for a major athletic event. How do we do it? Our employer solutions include fitness center management, on-site coaching and classes, and the Exos app, as well as immersive team-building experiences, executive coaching, and personal development programming. Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine and NBA Draft each year, and our practitioner education courses and workshops provide industry professionals ongoing opportunities for development.

We’ve never been the type to accept the status quo. We’re all about studying, learning, innovating, and making waves. And we feel that it’s our responsibility to help others because we know there’s a better way. That better way is Exos Readiness.

We are an equal opportunity employer

EXOS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We invite applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Exos offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. 

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