Sous Chef Post
We are a multi-faceted, high-volume business looking to fill the position of sous chef in our fast-expanding company. The perfect candidate will have the creative drive and the vision necessary to elevate and further define our already unique offerings while fostering the growth and development of new locations. Only professional and career-oriented sous chefs, kitchen managers or lead line cooks looking for the next step up in their careers should apply.
Qualified candidates will be professional in demeanor and approach to managing the daily operations of a busy kitchen operation. Beyond professionalism, we also require that candidates possess excellent communication skills as well as the ability to lead a kitchen staff by example through exhibiting a strong work ethic and an unquestionable commitment to providing every guest with a consistently incredible experience.
To be considered for this position applicants must also have the following attributes and qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Must have a general knowledge of baking. We have a pastry chef, but the ideal candidate must also be comfortable with baking and pastry.
- Able to effectively schedule and manage all kitchen employees to meet business needs and control costs.
- Strong computer skills and ability to use an inventory control system and online ordering program.
- Have a strong understanding of labor management and be able to meet or exceed goals for labor and COGS projections.
- Have a strong understanding of food costs.
- Be savvy about dynamic menu engineering and able to plan and execute multiple menu offerings efficiently in a cost-effective manner.
- Willing to properly train and foster both current employees and new hires to promote their development.
- Establish and maintain a strong connection with all front-of-house employees and communicate with them openly and effectively.
- Possess strong comprehension of basic kitchen accounting
- Develop and execute seasonal menu changes
- Able to ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
- Knowledge and experience with plant-based cooking and techniques is a plus, but not required
- Knowledge of traditional cooking, including American and International cuisine, is required
Requirements:
- Applicants should have both the basic ServSafe food handler certification and the ServSafe Manager certification.
- Be able to perform all physical demands that are generally associated with a sous chef position.
- All candidates must be fluent in English and able to write and speak English. The ability to communicate conversationally in Spanish is helpful but not required.
- 4+ years as a chef, sous chef, or kitchen manager in a high-volume restaurant or café environment.
The absolute best candidate for this position will have a great passion for the culinary arts and an uncompromising desire for success. And, above all else, the candidate should possess pride, integrity, and love for the food that they produce.
Competitive compensation is based on experience and qualifications. We offer a generous insurance health plan package (medical, dental, vision), paid vacation, and bonus plan based on meeting cost and sales goals.
To apply, please respond here and include a short paragraph as to why this is the right career move for you, and please include your resume with current and past experience.
