Area Manager I, Sous Chef

About the role

The Sous-Chef oversees the daily operations of the kitchens, ensuring all food meets the highest quality standards and adheres to all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food served meets the highest quality standards and follows all SOP's and company specs.
• Directly oversee all cooks, deboxing, and cooling practices.
• Maintain security of kitchen including equipment, food, and supply inventories.
• Plan energy conservation procedures in the kitchen.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Submit requests for maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift.
• Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate.
• Manage department priorities as situations arise.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED or related work experience.
• American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in commissary kitchen and high-volume food preparation.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.

Qualifications

• Leadership: Able to train and develop a large group of employees and manage an active kitchen.
• Problem Solver: Results Driven.
• Able to speak to employees with tact and diplomacy.
• Able to multitask - tracking/monitoring recipe development and maintaining productivity.
• Computer literate to input information into the computer.
• Able to take direction and relay information to employees.
• Comfortable working in environments ranging from 30º to 70º.

Skills

• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Multi-tasking
• Computer Literacy
• Direction and Communication
• Temperature Comfort

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Team bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (Factor_, Green Chef, Everyplate)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment

Pay

$58,800—$63,000 USD

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the fast-paced nature of the role.