Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and coordination of kitchen staff
• Staff for maximum productivity and high standards of quality
• Control labor costs to achieve maximum profitability
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply, waste and theft
• Train employees on best practices regarding safety, sanitation and accident prevention
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times
• Consult with GM/AGM regarding menus and offerings for special events
• Cooks or directly supervise items that require skillful preparation
• Evaluate products on quality and price
• Provide communication to Director of Store Operations on policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for entire kitchen and equipment
• Ensure kitchen managers are achieving their goals and following their responsibilities
• Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline all employees in Kitchen
• Ensure positive attitudes and professionalism from all staff
• Ensure all kitchen employees adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards
• Interact positively with all restaurant staff and guests to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional work environment
• Produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, that is accurate, complete and of high quality
• Be available for phone calls 24/7
• Able to work a varying schedule to include mornings, days, evenings, holidays and extended hours
• Able to type and use e-mail and other technologies as assigned
• Able to write and cost out recipes
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Proficient in the following restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, recipe development, and preparation of reports
• Perform other duties as directed

Qualifications

Salary based on previous work experience and knowledge
Monthly Bonuses with attainable goals
Yearly Bonus where you can earn up to 10% of your salary as a bonus
Vacation - immediately start accruing vacation days
Health Insurance - competitive plans, we pay 50% of your cost
Total Compensation including bonus ranges $45,000 to $55,000 based on experience and knowledge

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak and hear
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Constant standing with some walking
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Communication

• Monthly Store Manager meetings
• Email
• Phone
• Google Calendar

Licenses, Certificates, Insurance

• Food Sanitation License
• Drivers License
• Auto Insurance

Covid-19 Considerations

Bella Milano follows all CDC guidelines included but not limited to daily health and temperature screenings of all employees.