Job Summary:

Bern's Steak House's (https://bernssteakhouse.com) Junior Sous Chef will be responsible to ensure exceptional preparation of all food to all guests and have the ability to develop and maintain a strong team environment that is consistent and continually in accordance to the Executive Chef and Ownership

The Company values a diverse workforce with all the unique qualities that individuals of various backgrounds and experiences offer our organization. We are committed to providing opportunities and developing employees to their fullest potential without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, disability, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law.

Essential Functions

Assist in maintaining a motivated, interactive positive team

Assist with training staff

Responsible for daily function of the kitchen operations

Maintain professionalism with team members, managers and guests.

Handle daily scheduling of team members and make adjustments when necessary

Solve team member issues such as call outs or any other daily issue that should arise with team members

Monitor hours and watch the flow of business and make cuts appropriately as to not negatively affect the service levels.

Ensure prep and execution of food

Ensure team is in proper uniform/approved attire

Demonstrate positive communication with team

Maintain fair and consistent coaching and counseling

Attend meetings as necessary

Communicate and maintain positive inter-departmental relations

Ability to work efficiently and effectively

Ability to work flexible shifts: nights, weekend, holidays

Ability to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills

Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment

General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers

Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment

Able to make great quality food

Communicate with Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef next shift any issues

Follow Serv-Safe sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen

Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety

Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition

Follow proper hand washing procedures

Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order

Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans daily

Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies when needed

Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming

Maintain a sense of ownership for the restaurant

Education & Experience

High School diploma or higher

Five years previous culinary experience required

Excellent Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads, Email, Spreadsheets

Physical Demands

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate clearly

Corrected vision to normal range

Ability to work long hours as needed

Ability to lift 25 50 lbs.

Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively

Mental Demands

Make sound judgments quickly

Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines

Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others

Manage differing personalities within the restaurant, and the community

Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality

Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations

Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Benefits and Perks

Immediate

Closed Most Mondays in 2024

Closed Holidays 2024

Gasparilla Invasion January 27, 2024

Memorial Day May 27, 2024

Labor Day September 2, 2024

Christmas Day December 25, 2024

Holiday Bonus Shift Pay for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve

Tenured Accrual for Paid Time Off Begins On Your Date of Hire; Leave, Vacation, Emergencies and Sick Days (64 to 160 hours)

Custom Supplemental Insurance Coverages Through AFLAC

Life Insurance Policy (10-, 20-, & 30-year terms)

Short Term Disability Income Insurance

Accident Advantage On/Off Job Insurance

Cancer Protection Insurance

Critical Care Protection Insurance

Hospital Choice Insurance

Bereavement Pay for Loss of Immediate Family, Extended Family, and Pets

Family First Discounts

50% off entire bill at Haven restaurant & bar for employee and up to 3 guests

50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at Berns Steak House for employee and up to 3 guests

50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at the Harry Waugh Dessert Room for employee and up to 3 guests

20% off total purchase at Berns Fine Wines & Spirits retail store

20% off entire bill for all meal periods at levage SOHO Kitchen & Bar for employee

20% off Spa Services at Spa Evangeline for employee

20% off Epicurean Theatre classes per online purchase

Marriott Friends and Family Discount for hotel accommodations

Complimentary Manager Shift Meal from the Restaurants Menu

Free, Secure, Covered Parking

Continued Education through Management Training Courses

Educational Travel and Experiences for some Culinary, Wine and Spirits Positions

90-Days

Custom Packaging Health Plan Options with Tenure Based Employer Contribution

Health

Dental

Vision

Internal Career Growth Opportunities

1-Year

401K Employer Match of 25% Up to the First 6%

100% Education Reimbursement Program for Approved Courses and Certifications with Supplemental Reimbursement for Travel and Materials

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