Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Position Purpose: the Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in the daily activities of the kitchen, including menu development, inventory, purchasing of supplies and cost control.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
As Manager
- Responsible for kitchen logistics when chef is absent or assisting chef when he is present (specific examples: scheduling, payroll, menu descriptions)
- Assist with staff food training and the generation of the necessary training materials (creating recipes other can follow, scheduling tastings to keep the quality of product consistent, teaching about ingredients and their origin, etc.)
Labor/Staff Management
- Continually review and manage performance of all culinary staff and share feedback with chef (monitor all cooks and their work, coach when improvements are needed, alert upper management if there are problems, etc.)
- Understand, follow and direct others in current safety procedures
Product/Food Presentation
- Maintain the quality and the presentation of food to achieve favorable guest feedback and reviews on Open Table and other sites including social media, etc.
- Assist in and do preparation of the dishes while training others to achieve consistency
- Follow each dish presentation as set up by chef and achieve 100% consistency during service
- Continually assist in creating of new offerings (specials and seasonal menu changes)
Financial
- Follow company procedures to ensure proper and accurate food ordering
- Maintain proper inventory of food items – make sure we don’t run out, make sure food produce is always fresh, etc.
- Assist chef in keeping the food cost and labor cost aligned to given goals
- Maintain strong communication with front of the house management at all times
Administrative
- Assist chef with proposals of the menu changes hand in hand with costing, ingredient search and tasting preparations
- Assist chef in following procedures when it comes to menu changes (introducing the dishes, creating menu descriptions, organizing tasting for service staff in timely manner, etc.)
- Keep all culinary and back of the house documentation up to date including, but not limited to:
- Job Duties and Opening/Closing Checklists
- Food Operations Manual/ Recipe Book
- Personnel Forms – such as new hire paperwork, termination form, etc. (please ask office for instructions if needed)
- Attend all meetings requested by chef or FOH managers
- Check company OUTLOOK for all incoming email communication
- Participate in Avero reporting / Remain up to date with daily reports
- Ensure compliance with all health department rules and regulations to pass the inspections
Service
- Be present in the kitchen during the service of all meal periods you are scheduled for: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
- Prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes while following the pace of orders
- Communicate last minute menu changes, 86 items efficiently to front of the house team (in the absence of chef)
- Communicate all food-related issues to the appropriate to front of the house team (in the absence of chef)
- Introduce and organize tasting of all menu changes and daily specials for service staff (to be coordinated with front of the house management team in the absence of chef)
Self-Development
It is understood that as the Sous Chef you are responsible to maintain current knowledge of the world of foods and ingredients. You will be required to continually develop this knowledge on your own time and follow the current successful local trends. G&D Restaurant Associates Company will assist in any way possible with any educational goals that relate to your work duties and responsibilities
Minimal Essential Requirements:
- The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness
- Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.
- Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed
- Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production
- Active listening and learning skills
- Reading and speaking comprehension skills
- Discipline to follow set standards
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
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Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($85,000.00 - $95,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership
Coaching
Problem Solving
Creativity
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
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Part of SA Hospitality Group
SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 12 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY and Palm Beach, FL.The second half of the 20th century saw the brand both flourish at home, and expand across the Atlantic.
In 1982, the first Manhattan location of Sant Ambroeus arrived on Madison Avenue, opening its doors to a new crop of locals and international visitors.
Guests of Manhattan’s first Sant Ambroeus location quickly became regulars, gathering each morning to savor a cappuccino or espresso crafted with an exacting devotion to tradition. For meals, the denizens of the Upper East Side collected under glittering chandeliers to savor authentic, time-honored recipes and homemade sweets.
It wasn’t long before a new generation was discovering firsthand, the memorable draws and delectable flavors of this Italian Icon. Sant Ambroeus soon grew beyond Madison Avenue, spreading its signature sensibility.
Today, New York diners can choose between five locations in Manhattan—in thriving neighborhoods like the West Village, Soho, and the Upper East Side—as well as an outpost in the seaside community of Southampton.
Sant Ambroeus has remained true to Milanese origins—and to the flavors, atmosphere, and standout service of that first location. Each outpost boasts a unique character and design: a nod to ’60s and ’70s Italy here, Etro textiles or Le Corbusier prints there, with perhaps an oversized Clifford Ross photo adding a contrast in minimalism.
Throughout, the soul is always the same: quality, craftsmanship, and the feeling of being among friends. Depending on the location, those friends may include a mix of artists, tastemakers, fashion editors, and writers, many of whom claim to do their best thinking over a vitello tonnato or a perfectly made cappuccino.
In the fall of 2016, Sant Ambroeus Palm Beach opened its doors to a new community, bringing a touch of old-world Milan—via contemporary Manhattan—to sunny Florida.
