[US - DC] - Area Manager I, Sous Chef

About the role

The Area Manager, Sous-Chef Factor is responsible for overseeing the daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with SOPs and company practices, and managing kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and develop hourly kitchen staff
• Maintain security and upkeep of kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventories
• Plan energy conservation procedures in the kitchen
• Ensure the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes
• Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Work to continuously improve processes, working closely with other departments to execute plant-wide initiatives
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift
• Manage department priorities as situations arise
• Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate

Requirements

• Able to train and develop a large group of employees and manage an active kitchen
• Results Driven
• Able to speak to employees with tact and diplomacy
• Able to multitask - tracking/monitoring recipe development and maintaining productivity
• Computer literate to input information into the computer
• Able to take direction and relay information to employees
• Comfortable in being exposed to hot, cool, and/or cold environments (30º - 70º)

Qualifications

• At least a High School Diploma or GED or related work experience
• American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred
• 1-3+ years’ experience in commissary kitchen and high-volume food preparation

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively with employees
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (Factor_, Green Chef, Everyplate)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment

Pay

Competitive hourly rate

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate kitchen operations