Job description
SOUS CHEF
Summary:
A sous chef is responsible for planning and managing food preparation in restaurant kitchens. Known as the assistant to the head chef or the head chef’s second in command, these skilled individuals perform a range of duties including planning menus, training new staff, and recording inventory.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
- Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
- Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
- Work effectively with the culinary management team
- Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
- Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
- Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform as well as disciplinary procedures are followed when applicable
Requirements:
- 2+ years of culinary management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant
- Basic understanding of administrative tasks including inventory, purchasing, scheduling
- Desire to learn from our culinary leaders and develop professionally and personally
- Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
- Safe Food Handling Certification
- Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time
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