Sous Chef

Role And Responsibilities

• Promotes an attitude of pride, cooperation, and success in the unit and with all Crewmembers
• Provides leadership to the Crewmembers and newly hired Crewmembers in the Unit
• Maintains an attitude of pride, cooperation, and success in the unit and with all Crewmembers
• Monitors and ensures quality, effective, and efficient kitchen operations
• Responsible for food preparation, ingredient freshness and control, appropriate cooking, presentation, and customer satisfaction
• Ensures food is within proper temperature holding zones by conducting frequent line checks
• Maintains OTG, state, and local standards of sanitation
• Maintains standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
• Maintains inventory: orders, receives, and accounts for all food products and purchases
• Accountable for the successful onboarding of new hourly crew members ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to be successful and reduce turnover
• Directs the team toward achieving the Unit's service and financial goals
• Ensures crew is productive and performs all their responsibilities
• Responsible for training, evaluating, and managing kitchen staff performance following OTG policies and procedures
• Ensures cost-effective and efficient staffing and adherence to labor budgets
• Maintains regular communication with managers and crew
• Keeps abreast of changes in food compliance and OTG company standards and practices
• Able to use the crewmember handbook and CBA to understand OTG policies and procedures
• Communicates them with consistency

Qualifications And Requirements

• Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred
• Professional culinary training and experience
• Exemplary product knowledge, skill, and presentation
• Knowledge of and commitment to food sanitation and kitchen safety
• Train and supervise kitchen crewmembers
• Ability to work as part of the restaurant, crew, and management team
• Ability to work flexible shifts/ schedule
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills