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WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PASSIONATE SOUS CHEF (and line cooks) TO BECOME PART OF OUR DREAM TEAM CUISINE.
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Summary of Job Description:
Our award-winning French Alpine Bistro is looking for a professional SOUS CHEF who can help manage our kitchen staff and deliver our delicious recipes and provide extraordinary dining experiences that keeps our guests coming back for more. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about cooking, love the world of food and who would like to learn more about traditional French and Alpine cuisine. The applicants should have experience in the food service industry and are committed to the impeccable food presentation and garnishing , which is important for impressing our guests.
The successful candidate will assist the Lead Chef in both culinary and administrative tasks while communicating with the management team. We're looking for a professional who is dedicated to food quality and sets high standards for their output. Apply today if you can bring excellent culinary skill and high energy to this exciting opportunity.
Work with our French Star Chef Eric Francou:
Before coming to the United States, Eric worked in multiple Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe, including 'Bruneau in Belgium' and 'La Bastide Saint Antoine' in
Lyon. (He even worked as a private pastry chef for army colonels in the French military).
Chef Eric made a name for himself, working in New York as Executive Chef of Mad 28.
Now he dazzles our guests with authentic French Alpine cuisine.
Start time:
The candidates can start immediately.
Responsibilities:
Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure optimum resource management and speed of service
Train new and existing kitchen staff on the preparation, arrangement and plating of dishes per the current menu
Ensure all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations
Respond to customer inquiries and concerns personally
Design new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer demand
Track, record and replenish inventory as needed
Cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations
Assist lead chef with pricing menu items
Research new developments in French cuisine and apply knowledge to your repertoir
Prepare basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven recipes
Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas and all food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards: Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, broilers, sauté burners, ovens, crepe makers and refrigeration equipment both during and after service
Work with a team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
Monitor product freshness
Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef’s and guest’s specifications
Garnish each dish properly
Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
Stock inventory appropriately
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
Assumes responsibility for quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff
Attention to detail
Sous Chef Qualifications and Skills:
5+ years' culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
Four-year degree or culinary school completion is preferred but not required
Experience preparing French cuisine
Knowledge of best practices for training kitchen staff and implementing kitchen procedures
High level of creativity and reliability
Flexible schedule required
Familiarity with menu costing procedure
High level of professionalism
Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Comfortable working in a small open kitchen. Our customers love to watch the “show”!
Excellent organization skills
Speaking basic English is ideal; Spanish only is ok.
Must be able to work fast and under pressure
Attention to detail
True love for food and a passion for cooking
Application Process:
Apply in person between 9:30am and 11:30am or send us an email with your resume. For more information about our restaurant please refer to our website.
All the best,
The French Alpine Bistro Team