We are looking for a Sous Chef to assist in the overall success of back-of-house operations. This position helps to oversee the kitchen’s daily culinary, operational and administrative tasks, including sanitation and safety.  This position motivates, trains, develops and directs the back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the restaurant.

Duties and Tasks, not limited to the following:

• Have the ability and skillset to work all BOH positions at anytime. Have knowledge of menu in full, all prep items, and all station requirements
• Assist Chefs with all hourly staff development, including but not limited to, hiring, training, performance reviews, revision of job descriptions, and disciplinary actions
• Assist Chef with recipe creation and costing
• Expedite the kitchen lines throughout service, helping to oversee front of house staff in running food properly
• Perform daily line checks of each station, including tastings and date checks
• Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment
• Ensure proper management of sanitation and safety standards
• Help to set up proper procedures for hourly staff, to ensure daily restaurant success
• Build an awareness of food allergy safety, including what allergens are present in what dishes at all times and training hourly staff on allergy safety
• HAACP Plan awareness
• Assist Chef in overseeing the execution of private events in or outside of the restaurant

Must have:

• Minimum of 2 years kitchen management experience
• Strong cooking ability and skillset
• Sanitation Training
• Full understanding of menu development, inventory management, cost control and analysis
• High volume line experience
• Ability to assist executive chef with monthly wine paired dinner specials, seasonal menu changes
• Commitment to quality and consistency
• Ability to enforce and improve company policies and standards
• Labor control and budgeting
• Strong computer skills- Toast POS, Restaurant 365 knowledge a plus
• Weekend and evening availablity

Culinary Degree a plus, but not required.  This is a working position, including but not limited to line shifts, expediting high volume sales shifts, prep and inventory.

Salary & Benefits

• Bonus Program
• 1 week paid vacation (after 6 months), 2 weeks paid vacation (after 1 year)
• Company Provided Health Insurance