Sous Chef

Sous ChefThe Sous Chef is responsible for providing overall leadership, creating a consistent positive environment while maintaining the highest degree of quality in both service and product. This includes overseeing recipe development, item costing, product specification, sourcing, implementation of new menus and on-going quality assurance processes and systems.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, and other Sous Chef in all aspects of kitchen procedures and food & beverage to ensure excellence in service and productDevise innovative product offerings for the restaurantFormulate and implement procedural guidelines, policies and standards pertaining to the restaurantGuide and support culinary team in the implementation and adherence of kitchen standards, processes & systemsWhen greeting your team make sure they are in good spirits and ready to workAdhere to all guidelines in the employee handbookSet up and sanitize workstationsEnsure all food items are properly stored and easily accessibleSupervise food and cooling room temperaturesAccept or reject ingredients from suppliersRemember that we have an open kitchen, maintain a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchenCheck all station mise en place (sauces, proteins, and produce)Do random sanitation and temperature checks on each stationCheck reservation book and prepare staffEnsure the team to be on line for kitchen line upAt end of shift the entire line must be scrubbed and wiped down, including the top of the line, this is a team effortFill out prep listDo freezer pullAll mise en place pans rotated, wrapped and datedCheck out with FOH manager before going homePerform other task or projects as assigned by managementRequired Experience and QualificationsCulinary associate degree or apprenticeship in culinary arts preferred, and at least 2 years in a supervisory level in a luxury restaurant or hotel settingAbility to train, guide and coach line cooks and new hiresStrong teamwork and communication skillsAble to work long shifts in a fast paced environmentFlexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidaysFood Safety certifiedAble to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervisionVery high attention to detailSensitive to cultural nuancesAble to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environmentAbility to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policiesAbility to stand for extended periods of timeMulti-lingual is a plusWe use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.