Job Description
Job Description
Sous Chef
The Sous Chef will have a passion for cooking, as well as lead the culinary team to ensure that the kitchen runs effectively.
The Sous Chef is responsible for helping the Executive Chef to control all Culinary Labor and Food Cost targets in their department by overseeing scheduling, along with purchasing and inventory systems.
Additionally the Sous Chef is responsible for providing supportive leadership to the Executive Chef and Team Members throughout their daily operations.
Core Objectives of the Role (this list is not all inclusive) :
General Financial Acumen that includes Sales, Labor, Prime Cost, Budgeting and Ordering
General understanding of the entire operation, not limited to any particular department but more specifically, every department in all aspects of our business model
Ownership Mentality in regards to the individual location and the brand, working directly with the Executive Chef in all aspects of the day to day operations
Hospitality Awareness and skill set that is collaborative with the Management Team on company initiatives, rollouts, and day to day operating norms
Focus on Culinary, creating Magical and One-of-a-kind experiences for our guests either directly or through our Team Members
Collaborative approach with the Executive Chef and the Management Team to implement and uphold company standards, initiatives, etc as it pertains to HR in the location
Developmental strategy with Team Members, fostering an environment of continual growth and in turn, bench strength for our leadership team
Strong attention to detail in all aspects of the business and day to day Culinary operations
Completion of any other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef
Qualifications :
Degree in Culinary or a related field preferred
At least 3 years of experience in restaurants with at least 1 of those years having worked as a Sous Chef in a fine dining establishment
Professional appearance
Able to lift / move up to 50 pounds
Able to work in a standing position for extended period of time
Able to adhere to a 45-hour work week with availability in the mornings or evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays (if necessary)
Must be Servsafe Certified
Must be proficient in Food and Alcohol Safety