Required Years of Experience
4 years
Job Details
Position: Sous Chef
Reports to: Chef de Cuisine
Position Classification: Exempt
Pay Type: Salary
Purpose
The Sous Chef will assist the Chef de Cuisine with the running and management of the kitchen. You will be comfortable working under pressure, executing a range of daily tasks; ensuring a kitchen that produces exemplary food whilst simultaneously fostering a healthy, happy work environment. You will be able to step into the CDC role on a regular basis, therefore your ability to lead and manage every aspect of the kitchen is imperative.
Key Focus
- Acts as key support to CDC in the running and management of the kitchen.
- Assists the CDC in operational running of the kitchen, e.g. scheduling, meetings, reviews, feedback.
- Has depth of knowledge and passion for the food being produced in the kitchen.
- Leads and motivates a high-performing team.
Personnel Management
- Step into a leadership role in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine.
- Oversee kitchen operations in accordance with company standards.
- Constantly be a mentor for all kitchen employees, assisting in their training.
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing the line and all kitchen employees.
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine with scheduling and labor controls.
- Assists the Chef de Cuisine with staff communication, eg meetings, feedback, scheduling.
- Train new and existing kitchen staff on the preparation, arrangement, and plating of dishes.
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine with labor controls and scheduling.
- Works in liaison with the front-of-house management team to ensure efficient restaurant operations.
Culinary Oversight
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine in the creation, costing, and implementation of menus.
- Execute menu items from start to finish, ensuring quality is always maintained.
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine with costing and inventory, in order to ensure budgets are met while waste is avoided.
- Uphold the highest standards of food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements in order to ensure the health and safety of staff and guests.
- Understand and uphold sanitary standards and employee health checks in relation to COVID-19 requirements.
- Ensure all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations.
Service Standards
- Maintain the high standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant.
- Follow all company policies and procedures including recently created and evolving COVID guidelines.
- Follow all Department of Health (DOH) standards.
Company Values
- Understanding that we require a positive and professional attitude in the workplace.
- Understand and strive to behave in a way that is in line with the company’s values of respect, excellence, transparency, and resilience. The full definition of these values is in our company handbook.
Physical Demands
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The physical demands for this position are frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.
Benefits Offered
- Medical, Dental, Vision for Full Time Employees
- Paid Time Off
- NYC Paid Sick & Safe Leave
- Bonuses
- Pre-taxed commuter benefits
- Dining Discounts
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($60,000.00 - $75,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Basic Knife Skills
Cleaning / Sanitation
Kitchen Management
Ordering / Purchasing
Pasta Dough Making
Scheduling
Team Development and Training
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