Executive Sous Chef

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the primary supervisor when the Chef de Cuisine is out of the kitchen
• Act as the primary supervisor for pastry sous chefs, line cooks and prep team; including prep, training, coaching and disciplining
• Lead assigned station to ensure that all line cooks are preparing and plating the dishes properly
• Assist in managing the financials to ensure a profitable business. i.e. food cost and labor cost
• Taste the daily mise en place to ensure proper seasoning and quality
• Maintain the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and documentation focusing on data entry and daily upholding of standards
• Work in conjunction with the Chef de Cuisine, Executive Pastry Chef and porter team to ensure that all equipment and facilities are maintained in accordance with building standards and basic service standards
• Support the Chef de Cuisine with the development of new dishes
• Assist in writing and costing recipes for menu
• Develop new techniques for each dish as they become necessary
• Aid in the hourly schedule, including schedule changes and time off requests
• Aid with corrective action forms and termination forms
• Aid with hiring and informing the team of new hires. i.e. culinary agents, careers at EMP, LinkedIn
• Collaborate with the dining room to maintain the cook server program. This includes training, go-live quizzes and scheduling
• Process timecards for the hourly employees on the savory team

Qualification Standards

• 4+ years fine dining restaurant experience, Michelin-starred preferred
• 3+ years management or leadership role
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Capable of teaching and mentoring others
• Advanced and accurate knife skills
• Ability to read, follow and teach recipes and standards
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks
• Experience with a variety of cooking styles and techniques
• Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Pay Range

Pay Range: $100K-$105K

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Commuter Benefits
• Dining Discounts
• Wellness Program