Innocent Yesterday is a new modern American comfort food restaurant . We are currently seeking a Sous Chef to join our company’s team. We opened our first location in NYC last summer and are currently opening a Miami location next month. We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated and creative manager to be part of a close-knit and close-working team. We are after someone who wants to grow in the service industry, hungry and forward-thinking, to work with like-minded managers and restaurant owners. Teamwork is needed, this is a lifestyle job and nothing is beneath you!
We are considering candidates with prior sous chef experience as well as those looking for their first sous chef position. Above all, we want a hardworking, passionate professional who treats co-workers with respect and believes in serving every customer a great meal. If you fit this description, please contact us!
- Teamwork, contribute to positive culture, display leadership through hard work and hands-on participation.
- Able to do extensive research on new dishes
- Menu/Recipe development and food ordering
- Real passion for food
- Comfortable training kitchen staff
- Vendor Management
- Knowledge of Cost of Goods and management
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
- Compliance with DOH guidelines/rules
Requirements:
- 3+ years of Back House Management experience in high-volume, fine-dining restaurants
- Strong experience in baking and special diets is REQUIRED
- Minimum of 1+ years’ food preparation and food handling experience is REQUIRED
- Ensure A+ standards for kitchen cleanliness and follow all Health Department Guidelines to ensure proper food handling from the beginning to the end when the food is leaving the kitchen.
- Must be reliable and dependable
- Experience working in a high volume, fast-paced food and/or retail environment
- Knowledge of a variety of styles of pastries and different preparation methods
- Ability to take direction from all levels of management
- Must be able to meet physical demands of the position including standing for extended periods of time, bending, pulling, pushing, carrying up to 50 pounds, etc.
