Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the preparation and design of all food orders.
• Maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, safety, and food preparation hygiene.
• Support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to consistently deliver all products and services to brand.
• Support senior management in building a highly functional hourly team who share a common vision and values surrounding the overall success of the cafe.
• Foster an environment of customer service in which all team members put the guest first in every interaction.
• Execute established food standards for overall guest satisfaction that meet or exceed brand standards.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and food handling practices to deliver optimal quality of product to guests.
• Serve as a Culinary Learning Coach developing, implementing, and executing learning & development programs for all Heart of House employees in order to drive continuous improvement and employee development.
• Possess a self-motivated approach to his/her own personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the hospitality industry inclusive of restaurant culinary.
• Possess all local food management and safety certifications.
• Ability to learn and bring "out of the box" ideas to their team.
• Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for food.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of business acumen and common sense.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions.
• Possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing abilities.
• Comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Able to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations to media, customers, clients, partners and other employees of the organization.
• Multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required.