Position Title: Sous Chef

Department: Farmhouse Restaurant

Reports to: Head Chef

Type: Full-Time; Exempt

Position Summary: Assists in overseeing daily operations of kitchen, including support staff. Sous Chef is a direct support to Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and scheduling, for both ala carte and private dining services. Responsible for executing menus and ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to teach support staff proper preparation of recipes as directed by Executive Chef
Require strict adherence to health department sanitation and food guidelines
Maintain pristine work area, ensure coolers and freezer organized and clean, lead support staff to adhere to same guidelines
Receive, check, and put away food orders as needed
Monitor product rotation and expiration dates
Participate in food preparation and execution as well consistent production with strong ability to expedite during peak meal periods
Demonstrate ability to successfully execute meals and teach support staff to do so in all areas of the kitchen
Comply with standards of service and assist in assuring the same consistency with all staff
Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the kitchen in a consistent polite and professional manner
In conjunction with Executive/Sous, create and develop and execute menus, while ensuring adherence to recipes and product specifications
Assist in completion of daily food orders based on scheduled banquet events and projected business
Conduct regular inspections of staff opening/closing procedures and equipment promptly act to correct deficiencies
Ability to solve staff issues as they arise while maintaining effective relationships with FOH management and staff
Observe staff and make recommendations to Executive regarding strengths and areas of needed improvement of support staff
Assist in adherence to company policy and kitchen procedures
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses to alternative solutions and conclusions to a problem
Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform a job and be able to use safely in accordance with manufactures recommendations
The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
The ability to lift more than 50lbs
The ability to multitask and complete tasks assigned in a fast- paced environment
The ability to communicate and coordinate well with others by displaying respect to customers and co-workers
Standing for more than 8 hours
Must have flexible hours and work weekends
Honest, reliable, responsible, and dependable
Job requires developing a practical working environment along with self-guiding with little or no supervision
Must be detail oriented

Education or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent GED
3+ years of previous work related managerial experience
Serve Safe Certification

Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site