About the Company: Our client is a nationally recognized full-service experiential caterer and hospitality group. They seek every opportunity to integrate meaningful guest experiences, providing culinary excellence in an immersive and memorable atmosphere. Their approach has built a stellar reputation based on honesty and integrity, consistently refusing to compromise on quality. Their team-driven culture complements their award-winning services, from artisanal culinary to artistic presentation, thematic delivery, and multisensory experiences. Our client's core values are Dedication, Collaboration, Service Excellence, and Trustworthiness. About the Role: The ideal Executive Sous Chef will be an energetic and self-motivated leader with a strong background in fine dining catering. They will possess a balance of culinary expertise and managerial acumen, able to maintain high operational standards while fostering a positive and supportive team culture. Their leadership style will be rooted in mentorship, with a deep commitment to developing the next generation of culinary talent. This individual will have a strong passion for exceptional food, a dedication to client service, and a drive to contribute to the continued success and growth of our client. Responsibilities: Oversee daily production by working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, while demonstrating and upholding our clients standards and policies Accurate and structured recipe breakdown and recipe adherence for multiple off-site events per week, regular quality control for consistent taste and excellence Conceptualize, develop, train, and execute diverse menus at off-site events for a wide range of client preferences and dietary restrictions Ensure minimal waste to ensure cost-effectiveness and profitable while maintaining exceptional quality and health code standards. Demonstrate exceptional communication and leadership traits, training and developing all BOH staff Qualifications: 4-7 years minimum leading high-performing teams in the same or similar function, a passion for culinary excellence in fast-paced off-site catering environments. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams Exceptional written, organizational, and time management skills, a keen attention to detail, natural understanding of recipe breakdowns for high-volume catering operations In-depth knowledge of menu and recipe creation, food cost control, purchasing, and inventory management Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player Pay range and compensation package: Generous salary and benefits package Location: Costa Mesa, CA