Executive sous chefs run commercial kitchens. They have culinary, leadership, and human resource skills. Along with the executive chef, executive sous chefs do everything necessary to ensure a dining establishment operates at maximum efficiency. This is a job for people who love food. Executive sous chefs are always on their feet and busy throughout their shift. Employed by dining establishments and cruise ships, they may have slightly different responsibilities and areas of knowledge depending on the type of dining establishment. Executive sous chefs generally specialize in a type of cuisine.