Sous Chef

Pay range varies based on experience. This position is non-exempt; the annual rate assumes 50 hours per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Monthly and annual performance bonuses
• Paid management training program for professional development and career advancement
• Employee referral program: $250 bonus for Team Member referrals, $500 for restaurant management referrals (for locations other than home location)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Most locations closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund for qualifying team members during hardships

About the Role

The Sous Chef assists in leading a culinary team managing daily restaurant culinary and food service operations to ensure high operating standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen culinary team with food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes, providing clear direction throughout the shift
• Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experiences
• Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to continue learning and teaching
• Promote a fun and positive family-style work environment
• Assist with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring
• Provide feedback and recognition to staff
• Maintain product quality standards by performing regular line checks
• Engage in prep and line cooking activities as needed during the shift to ensure timely execution
• Follow and execute all state safety and sanitation guidelines
• Contribute to building sales and maximizing financial success for the restaurant
• Assist with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior culinary or restaurant experience
• Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods, and overall financial control
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience mentoring and training hourly team members
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours per shift
• Ability to reach, bend, balance, and transport objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly during a shift; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including a wok, mixer, slicer, and buffalo chopper
• Proficiency in using knives and maintaining their integrity
• Ability to work in varying temperature levels, including warm to very warm kitchen environments

Preferences

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience working in casual or upscale dining
• Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and corporate structure