Sous Chef
Upscale Steakhouse
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
About
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Sous Chef to lead our prep team. This role goes beyond standard kitchen management; we require a candidate with a strong, hands-on background in specialized meat preparation and high-level prep organization to maintain our high standards of quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Prep Management & Kitchen Operations: Oversee all daily kitchen operations, including managing prep schedules, assigning tasks, and ensuring all stations are set for success during service.
- Butchering Expertise: Utilize fish and meat butchery skills to ensure yield optimization and quality control.
- Sausage Making & Charcuterie: Lead in-house sausage production and contribute to our charcuterie program.
- Quality Control & Training: Monitor and maintain food quality, presentation, and flavor standards, while actively training and mentoring junior staff on advanced culinary techniques.
- Inventory & Cost Management: Assist the Executive Chef with inventory management, ordering supplies, and controlling food and labor costs to achieve profitability goals.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all sanitation and health and safety standards.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience in a Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership role.
- Demonstrable expertise in professional butchering and sausage making.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for food, creativity, and a commitment to ongoing learning and staff development.
- Flexibility to work early/late shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Open on Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Easter – All Major Holidays
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Languages
- English
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