Summary/Objective

The Sous Chef reports to the executive chef and is responsible for the assisting with the kitchen operation and compliance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing, as may be directed by the chef, food service, to assure that quality is provided on daily basis.

Essential Functions

-Supervises kitchen staff which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, motivating, wage and salary recommendations, and performance appraisal. 

-Enhances company posture on EEO/ADA by making a good faith effort to recruit, select, develop, and retain protected class employees.

-Assists in determining appropriate staffing levels. Makes hiring and firing recommendations to the executive chef.

-Orients and trains employees in proper work practices when they are hired and conducts and evaluates retraining and refresher training. 

-Monitors employees to assure that they are following established safety and infection control policies and procedures including body mechanics and ergonomics. 

-Evaluates safe work practices in job performance reviews.

-Ensures that employees actively participates in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. 

-Maintains safe working conditions and practices in the unit. 

-Assures that meals are prepared and delivered on time and in acceptable quantity and quality.

-Provides necessary employee development and training to dietary aides to ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with established policies and procedures. 

-Responds to oral and written feedback from costumers on food quality and service.

-Ensures that food service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and in accordance with standards.

-Monitors employees to assure they are following established safety and sanitary regulations and procedures in the use of equipment and supplies. 

-Prepares and complies any necessary productivity reports, evaluations, studies, ect.

-Participates in team/management meetings. 

-Complies with all safety rules and regulations. 

-Participates in continuing education opportunities for personal growth and development. 

Competencies

1. Communication/ Proficiency.

2. Customer/ Client Focus.

3. Diversity and Inclusion.

4. Results Driven.

5. Stress Management/ Composure.

6. Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This positions manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the department. 

Work Environment

The performance of this position requires exposure to the restaurant areas that require safety measures. For the most part the employee will be exposed to kitchen temps, lighting and traditional restaurant equipment as found in a typical environment.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Positions Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This position is full-time and regularly requires long hours, weekend work, and holidays.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Two years of management experience in a kitchen.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Culinary school certificate or degree.

EEO Statement

Spectrum Restaurant Management Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.