The Sous Chef will support the Chef de Cuisine with leading and managing the kitchen in a new modern Chinese restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. The Sous Chef will be comfortable working under pressure in a fast moving and high volume environment, executing a range of daily tasks–ensuring a kitchen that produces exemplary food whilst simultaneously fostering a healthy, sustainable and growth-mindset environment for the kitchen team. Leading the team with compassion, standing in integrity, and being authentic in what you say and do will contribute to the overall success of the role, the team, and the restaurant.
Responsibilities:
Work together with the Chef de Cuisine in managing the kitchen to ensure all prep and execution of service is in line with the high-level standards set by the restaurant
Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine in new dish creations, costing, and implementation of menus
Be a mentor for all kitchen team, assisting in their training and development which includes training on the preparation, arrangement, and plating of dishes as well as regularly scheduled one on ones with team members
Support the Chef de Cuisine with all scheduling, daily ordering and labor control keeping in line with budget and target margins
Integral to all team communications including: kitchen meetings, all-team meetings, feedback, training, scheduling, etc.
Scheduling: Working with Chef de Cuisine to design a schedule that allows the team to learn, remain organized and prepared for each service, and adheres to labor budget; this also includes time management and tracking team member clock in/outs and management of their daily tasks/prep lists
Uphold the highest standards of food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements in order to ensure the health and safety of team and guests
Compassionate Leadership - Along with the Core Team Members, lead the team with compassion, empathy and care in order to create and maintain a healthy, sustainable and warm culture for all
Qualities Expected:
Be familiar with international cuisine and different ethnic cuisines; knowledge of Asian cuisine is beneficial but not necessary as long as there is a desire to learn
Detail-oriented candidate that thrives in a high volume, dynamic environment
Passionate about training and development of their team
Desire to lead and mentor the kitchen team
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Financial acumen is necessary to support team in maintaining and meeting targets
Driven, pro-active individual that holds themself to the utmost standards
Benefits:
Option to Opt-In to Medical Insurance
Compassionate Leadership Training
Wellness Practices for All-Team Members
Bonus Structure
We look forward to learning more about you and will be in touch if your skillset and desire to learn align with the restaurant. Thank you for applying!
