Sous Chef

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Chef Owner & Business Manager perform assigned responsibilities necessary
for the timely service of quality food to our guests, advance the education and performance of the staff,
purchasing and contributing to the profitable and efficient operation of the company.

FOOD STANDARDS

• In conjunction with Chef Owner continually offer new ideas valuing innovation, quality, consistency & resourcefulness

•  Maintain the standards of the restaurant with an attention to detail of the company’s standards

FINANCIAL

• Manage and audit daily labor to targeted labor budget goals- monitor and audit in imes/out times, job codes

• Identify opportunities to reduce labor cost and maintain at a sustainable level in line with budget
• Make recommendations on product rotation, purchasing and pricing for food products

OPERATIONS

• Ensure the restaurant is staffed adequately for every service including (BOH sous chefs, BOH line staff, porters, dishwashers, prep cooks)
• Oversee daily operations in coordination with management team (all BOH functions including prep team)
• Orchestrate all menu items needed for service. This includes menu changes and adjustments

HOSPITALITY

• Ensure all staff are engaged in every guest interaction with the goal of maintaining the company as a restaurant for and by the people.
•  Educate staff thoroughly so they can provide pertinent knowledge of hospitality for guests

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

• Verify monthly service and cleaning visits are occurring (ie: hood cleaning, grout cleaning, pest control)
• Maintain and uphold all staff to professional appearance guidelines and standards of conduct as detailed in the company handbook

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Maintain and uphold all staff to professional appearance guidelines and standards of conduct as detailed in the company handbook

• Along with Chef perform employee evaluations and performance reviews for line staff

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS

• Model the Core Values while continually striving to infuse their meaning, relevance and impact into all aspects of your role with poise & polish
• Represent the company professionally through your personal appearance, communication, and
  respect for others
• Demonstrate ownership of job responsibilities through focus, determination, and attention to detail
  with the goal of elevating the guest experience in every interaction.
• Strive to establish standards we hope will have an impact on the overall industry into the future