Sous Chef

JOB DESCRIPTION: SOUS CHEF FOR ISLA RESTAURANT (WE SHALL HOSPITALITY)

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This position requires, a culinary professional with a proven track record in BOH labour, food cost, and inventory management. As well as verified people and time management skills in upscale dining environment. A tangible knowledge of high-level cooking techniques, ingredients and processes. The ideal candidate not only has the desire but the ability to execute food and service at a very high level of consistency, speed and presentation. References are mandatory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 3 years minimum experience as a Sous Chef in high-end, fine dining, or luxury culinary settings, knowledge of prefixed menu's, catering and BEO's
• Mastery of all line stations-including pastry
• Deep knowledge in classical and modern cooking techniques, including but not limited to:
• Open flame cooking and smoking techniques with wood and coal
• Butchering of proteins including fresh seafood
• Sous vide cooking
• Fermentation
• Molecular gastronomy
• Plating and presentation techniques
• Pastry arts and dough lamination techniques
• Strong organizational, leadership, and multitasking skills to thrive under pressure
• Experience with modern kitchen management tools and POS systems (preferred experience must include Toast, & Margin Edge.
• Skilled in cost analysis, portion control, waste reduction, and inventory management software
• Expertise in developing training modules for technical skills, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Proficiency with advanced culinary equipment: immersion circulators, rotary evaporators, centrifuges, blow torches, immersion blenders, dehydrators, and rotary slicers
• Knowledge of advanced sanitation practices and HACCP standards, ensuring compliance and safety

WHY JOIN US?

• Be part of an innovative restaurant launch with room for creative influence
• Collaborate with a top-tier culinary team
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth
• Play a key role in shaping Washington's culinary landscape

If you are a leader in your field, extremely confident in your ability to create and execute at a high level with passion and positivity, we want to hear from you

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. We Shall Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions,