Junior Sous Chef

KINI'S the wood-fired Greek restaurant from the Quality Branded Group in the Clayton Hotel & Members Club in Cherry Creek is hiring a Jr. Sous Chef to join our team.

The Jr. Sous Chef is a supervisory position. This person has mastered the position of chef de partie and is able to step into a supervisory role in the kitchen.

This position assists the sous chefs and senior kitchen management in leading the daily service of a kitchen and managing the brigade.

This person has an in-depth familiarity with the kitchen’s operations and is able to fill in for the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef when needed and assist in resolving any problems that may arise on the job.

The individual must possess the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large staff. They must also be able to draw upon their considerable experience as a cook who has worked in many different roles and settings in order to effectively coach and mentor cooks, and at times, fill in for them.

Job Responsibilities :

• Manage planning and directing of food preparation in the kitchen.
• Resolve problems that arise in the kitchen and seize control of a situation at a moment’s notice.
• Assist with staff management which includes training, scheduling, performance, discipline, coaching, and time / payroll management.
• Provide leadership for problem resolution of employee performance issues through effective communications, coaching, training and development
• Supervise kitchen staff to maintain goals
• Responsible for enforcing strict health and hygiene standards according to the state department of health standards.
• Assists with inventory, purchasing and receiving of both FOH and BOH products.
• Manage execution of food made during a shift; Expediting during service.
• Work alongside Chef de Cuisine or Executive chef on menu development.
• Fill in and work stations in the kitchen as necessary.

Essential Job Duties :

• Available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• 100% - Walks and stands during entire service
• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, and stoop.
• Continuous use of hands, including gripping utensils or food items and cutting.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes :

• Bachelor’s degree, culinary degree, and / or 2 years work experience as a cook are required.
• Shows a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate employees through effective communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• Maintains computer proficiency including ability to use Microsoft Office programs, as well as industry specific software including POS, Accounting, and HRIS systems.
• Maintains advanced culinary knowledge and skills and the ability to stay on top of culinary trends.
• Ability to be a team player, have organizational skills and be multi-task oriented are necessary.
• Must be certified in food protection by the state or applicable authority.

Compensation Details

Compensation : Hourly ($23.00 - $25.00)

Benefits & Perks : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts