Fine Dining Sous Chef

Sous Chef /Expo Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sous chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a strong knowledge of food preparation and presentation. The employee will be responsible for mastering all positions in the kitchen, supervising employees, quality control and development, and working expo shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all meals are prepared to the highest standard and presented in an attractive manner
• Expedite the food order to be delivered to the tables
• Monitor food stock levels and prepare or replenish as necessary
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Follow all health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff and front of house to ensure efficient and effective food preparation
• Oversee and verify nightly kitchen closing procedures, ensuring all equipment is powered down, stations and dish areas are cleaned and restocked, and staff checkouts are properly completed.
• Supervise kitchen employees

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a kitchen supervisor
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to handle emergency and stressful situations like resolving customer conflicts
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Ability to create a positive and welcoming customer experience
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this role, with limited tolerance for unplanned absences or last-minute call-offs

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance available
• Dental insurance available
• Paid time off
• Employee profit sharing (after 1 year of continuous service)
• Complimentary hotel room on your birthday (after 1 year of continuous service)