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What are the top 3 traits or skills every executive sous chef must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your executive sous chef expertise?

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thegreencitymarket in Orlando, Florida

51 months ago

#1 - Always, always publicly support the actions and decisions of the Executive Chef. In private discuss your thoughts. Even if that person is wrong, to bring public light to it with only bring question to both you leadership abilities

#2 - Understand the workings of your P&L and be an expert on labor managment and the ability to track down variances with your A vrs T food costs

#3 - Integrity, simply put "walk the talk". Lead by example, be consistent in your approach and clearly define staff expectations

These all asume you have a solid history of cooking

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