We are looking for a professional Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
- Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
- Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
- Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
- Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
- Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
- Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
- Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
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- Maintain stock in kitchen and food prep areas
- Ensure all food on line
- Prepare food items prior to cooking
- Organize food storage and kitchen equipment
- Prepare food according to food handlers guidelines
- Arrange food on serving dishes
- Maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared in the cook station
- Work on a hot line and cold line stations
- Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas and all food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning
Skills
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef
- Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Familiar with industry’s best practices
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
- High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Restaurant Experience: 5 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
