Michael Schulson is the chef and restaurateur behind the Schulson Collective restaurant group. His imagination and vision have made him one of Philadelphia’s most successful hospitality professionals. Schulson is the owner of day-to-night destination Double Knot; the expansive Independence Beer Garden; Sampan and the adjacent Graffiti Bar; and serves as chef-partner at Izakaya at the Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J. Schulson Collective’s portfolio also includes the new-American spot, Harp & Crown, as well as contemporary izakaya restaurant, Monkitail, and cocktail lounge, Nokku, at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Notable Philadelphia restaurant Osteria has also been added to Schulson Collective as well as DK Sushi, the fine-casual sushi concept located at the University of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Schulson opened his red gravy Italian restaurant Giuseppe & Sons, boutique steakhouse Alpen Rose, and along with James Beard Award-Winning chef Jeff Michaud Rittenhouse pasta destination Via Locusta. 

Summary/Objective

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen, under the direction of the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Hires, trains, develops and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consults with human resources as appropriate.
2. Responsible for food costs and labor costs in assigned restaurant.
3. Work with Executive Chef on developing new menu items, tastings and staying on top of trends.
4. Responsible for developing relationships with vendors, ensuring Schulson Collective maximizes profits and opportunities.
5. Supervises hourly back of house staff and fills a role on the line or expo as needed.
6. Schedules staff per business needs, files reports and monitors time & attendance as needed.
7. Submits nightly reports on service, sales, labor & liquor costs, negative impressions, etc.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all restaurant hourly BOH staff and is involved in the planning, hiring, training and development of kitchen staff.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull up to 50 pounds. The employee will spend over 4 hours daily standing or walking.

Required Education and Experience

1. Degree from Culinary Arts school is preferred; may substitute additional experience for education.
2. 3or more years in Kitchen Management.
3. Prior experience in menu creation, recipe writing and coaching/training.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
5. Must be able to work flexible hours and days. Must exhibit top-notch teamwork.
6. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office products and DolceClock