Position: Sous Chef
Location: 150 Main St, Stony Brook NY 11790
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year, based on experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Oversee all back of house operations
· Understand and follow all P&L topics including but not limited to labor, food cost…
· Process weekly inventory and ordering
· Manage all Culinary operations including scheduling, planning, and forecasting while upholding and championing standards, product quality, and cleanliness
· Lead inspiring pre-shift meetings with a focus on on-going training to maintain a consistent, quality menu and to control the delivery and description of the items from the pass to the table.
· Lead and communicate regularly the goals and expectations for remarkable service, profitable results, and future initiatives
· Exemplify and recognize remarkable acts of leadership and hospitality providers to exceeding the guest experience
· Maintain adequate staffing levels and be responsible for the selection, onboarding, and retention of Team Members, providing motivation, recognition, coaching, and development.
· Regularly measure and evaluate service standards by using various feedback tools to develop and implement plans for continuous improvement
· Responsibly delegate and follow up on tasks while remaining accountable overall for restaurant and Team Members
· Conduct daily line checks, property walkthroughs, and equipment maintenance inspection in accordance with Company standards
· Minimize waste and maximize thorough usage of food through careful ordering, proper and well-organized storage, use of proven recipes, and creative use of leftover food Delivering Remarkable Results
Qualifications:
· 6+ years experience in an executive culinary role
· Culinary degree preferred
· Demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant trends
· Must possess culinary creativity
· Comfortable providing guidance and supervision to kitchen staff
The Company: Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 23 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in 135 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Culinary: 5 years (Preferred)
- Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
- Kitchen management: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Stony Brook, NY 11790: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
