Executive Sous Chef

Essential Functions

• Assist in maintaining a motivated, interactive positive team
• Assist with training staff
• Responsible for daily function of the kitchen operations
• Maintain professionalism with team members, managers and guests.
• Handle daily scheduling of team members and make adjustments when necessary
• Solve team member issues such as call outs or any other daily issue that should arise with team members
• Monitor hours and watch the flow of business and make cuts appropriately as to not negatively affect the service levels.
• Ensure prep and execution of food
• Ensure team is in proper uniform/approved attire
• Demonstrate positive communication with team
• Maintain fair and consistent coaching and counseling
• Communicate and maintain positive inter-departmental relations
• Able to work efficiently and effectively
• Able to work flexible shifts: nights, weekend, holidays
• Able to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills
• Able to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or higher
• Five years previous culinary experience required
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads, Email, Spreadsheets

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to work long hours as needed
• Ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs.
• Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the restaurant, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Able to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
• Able to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Benefits and Perks

• Immediate: Closed On Monday, Holiday Bonus Shift Pay for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve, Tenured Accrual for Paid Time Off Begins On Your Date of Hire; Leave, Vacation, Emergencies and Sick Days (64 to 160 hours), Custom Supplemental Insurance Coverages Through AFLAC- Life Insurance Policy (10-, 20-, & 30-year terms), Short Term Disability Income Insurance, Accident Advantage On/Off Job Insurance, Cancer Protection Insurance, Critical Care Protection Insurance, Hospital Choice Insurance
• 90-Days: Custom Packaging Health Plan Options with Tenure Based Employer Contribution- Health, Dental, Vision
• 1-Year: 401K Employer Match of 25% Up to the First 6%, Education Reimbursement Program for Approved Courses and Certifications with Supplemental Reimbursement for Travel and Materials