FT Sous Chef

Our Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Up to 6% matching on our 403B retirement plan
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ LIFE/ Short Term and Long Term Disability (for FT team members)
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance for FT and regular PT team members
• Generous PTO for FT Team Members
• Onsite Team Member Meal Benefit
• Team Member On-site fitness, consignment and pharmacy
• Bi-weekly pay-direct deposit

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for assisting in all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

• Demonstrate creativity and passion in the creation of extraordinary food, as well as the planning required to develop execute frequently changing menus.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Make employment decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs.
• Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
• Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
• Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
• Provide safety training, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.
• C.A.R.E. First! Compassionate Acts Reflecting Excellence. Team member exemplifies this in all aspects of the job.

Education required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary degree or 3 years' experience in a Sous Chef position

Experience required:

A minimum of 3 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, and expediter. At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.

Specific skills, knowledge and abilities required:

Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.