Vibrant Bar with scratch kitchen seeking sous chef. $55k to $60K based on experience.

The qualified applicant should fill most if not all the following criteria:

Previous Restaurant experience (3 years minimum in sous/kitchen management role)

Experience in an Independent restaurant preferred

Strong organizational skills (ordering, inventory, costs (food, labor)

High standard of cleanliness

Serv safe certified (management course preferred)

Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency

Ability to work under pressure

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Extensive food and beverage knowledge

Ability to lead by example and to teach cooks/prep/dish staff.

Catering/large party experience a plus

Knowledge of and appreciation for the local culinary scene

The sous chef will work closely with the executive chef, general manager and owners. This person maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity, and serves as a replacement in team members absence.

The successful candidate will oversee:

· Training of staff to use recipes, cooking techniques and equipment.

· Cooks performing food preparation

· Deliveries of food and the rotation and handling of food items

· Weekly and monthly inventory to track in house product and for ordering purposes

· Cleanliness of the kitchen equipment, dish room, walk in, floors, mats, hoods, exhaust, dumpster/receiving area

· Quality control of everything that is made by or delivered to the kitchen.

· Safe sanitation practices with dish/ prep and cooks. You will oversee safe food handling practices and make immediate adjustments when necessary.

To ensure success, you should have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of kitchen staff in a high-pressure/high volume environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service, and can keep track of new trends in the industry, showing a willingness to try something different or new.