The Tobacco Company Restaurant is seeking an Executive Sous Chef . This position will have the creative flexibility to design and implement menus to maintain and improve the restaurant’s competitive position with the finest area restaurants. The Tobacco Company Restaurant is currently recognized in the marketplace as having an excellent restaurant operation with top quality food and culinary staff.
This is a great opportunity for an organized, passionate and energetic Chef to help our members and their guests enjoy incredible food in our amazing setting. The successful candidate will enjoy being a leader of one of the best culinary teams in Richmond
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assistant to the Executive Chef. Position is responsible for dining operations and when chef is absent
Oversees the work of the kitchen staff
Helps maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen
Assists with training of newly hired kitchen staff
Participates in employee evaluations and necessary disciplinary actions
Develops menus
Places orders for recipe ingredients including meats, seafood, produce and other supplies
Supervises cooks and other members of the kitchen staff
Possesses the ability to handle a high volume restaurant that also includes onsite catering
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have the ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the goal
Must have excellent verbal communication and leadership skills
Be able to express creativity through food selections, preparation, and presentation
Must be detail oriented
Must have the ability to remain calm in high stress situations
Be able to solve problems quickly under pressure
Degree from accredited culinary school
Minimum five years’ experience in a high end, high volume restaurant, Club, hotel, or resort setting
