Culinary Leader

Sous Chef position available in a high volume, upscale casual kitchen.

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise BOH hourly staff and foster a culture of learning and creativity.
• Ensure job fulfillment, appearance, and professionalism of the team.
• Conduct new hire and ongoing training consistently and effectively.
• Maintain optimal staffing levels and participate in the hiring process.
• Understand P&L statements and contribute to profitability.
• Supervise budgets for labor, food, beverage, and controllables.
• Target and address problem areas, developing actionable plans for improvement.
• Manage waste tracking, product storage, and efficient rotation methods.
• Optimize scheduling and personnel management for budgeted production.
• Demonstrate excellent culinary skills and instruct hourly staff.
• Collaborate on recipe development and menu planning with Executive Chef.
• Execute smooth shifts, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures.
• Accountable for opening, closing, and daily/weekly duties of the BOH staff.
• Master expediting skills for consistent ticket times and perfect plate presentations.
• Uphold strict food quality, handling, and sanitation standards.
• Proactively ensure workplace safety and back door security.
• Communicate professionally and proactively with the front of the house.
• Lead by example and serve as a role model for managers and staff.
• Set a standard of self-accountability, timeliness, and punctuality.
• Comprehend and execute restaurant objectives and strategies.
• Utilize effective time management tools to prioritize tasks and meet goals.
• Timely and accurately handle daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly priorities.
• Follow up on weekly cleaning projects and establish SOPs for efficient operations.
• Manage an assigned department and provide guidance to at least two individuals.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 2+ years of experience in high volume, upscale casual kitchens.
• Professional and personable demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter that sets and accomplishes goals.
• Organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Accountable, efficient, respectful attitude.
• Creative, innovative, effective approach.
• Positive attitude and passion for serving others.

This is a full-time position. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package.

Constant standing and walking are required. Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crawling may be necessary. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and push/pull up to 50 lbs occasionally. Manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment is required.