Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise BOH hourly staff, fostering a culture of learning and creativity.
• Ensure job fulfillment, appearance, and professionalism of the team.
• Conduct new hire and ongoing training consistently and effectively.
• Maintain optimal staffing levels and participate in the hiring process.
• Understand P&L statements and contribute to profitability.
• Serve as a role model for managers and staff.
• Master expediting skills for consistent ticket times and perfect plate presentations.
• Uphold strict food quality, handling, and sanitation standards.
• Proactively ensure workplace safety and back door security.
• Communicate professionally and proactively with the front of the house.
• Set a standard of self-accountability, timeliness, and punctuality.
• Comprehend and execute restaurant objectives and strategies.
• Utilize effective time management tools to prioritize tasks and meet goals.
• Manage an assigned department and provide guidance to at least two individuals.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in high volume, upscale casual kitchens.

Professional and personable.

Excellent communication skills.

Self-starter that sets and accomplishes goals.

Organizational, time management and project management skills.

Accountable, efficient, respectful.

Creative, innovative, effective.

Positive attitude.

Passion for serving others.

Knowledge of administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Occasional ascending or descending of ladders, stairs and/or ramps.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing and rotation of the spine, elbows and wrists.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular and continuing basis.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, i.e. case of wine, full ice buckets, etc.
• Constant use of POS/Computer systems.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of administrative tasks.

Benefits

Full-time position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD