Job description

Our restaurant is searching for a creative and motivated sous chef to join our talented kitchen team. In this position, you will act as the third in command in our kitchen, following and enforcing our executive chef’s and executive sous chef's requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who is willing to participate in creating delicious seasonal menu items and specials.

Your duties will include assuring all stations in the kitchen are setup and ready for service each day. You will be expected to work a station during service incliuding sautee, grill, fry and garde manger. You should have excellent communication skills with in-depth knowledge of several cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Executing menu items to our standards during service
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
• Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Requirements:

• Degree in culinary science or relevant field.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 4 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Fine dining restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Schenectady, NY 12302: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary experience (Required)
• Cooking (Required)

Work Location: In person

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