General Overview

We are currently seeking an exceptional Sous Chef to join our team. Working under the supervision of our Executive Chef, our Sous Chef will be responsible for planning and preparing food and supervising other kitchen staff. Our Sous Chef will also help our Executive Chef plan the menu, take stock of inventory, replenish supplies, and ensure that our kitchen staff members operate in a clean and safe environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone comfortable leading and ensuring a strong culinary experience with staff members and guests, who have a great palate, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work with ease in high-pressure situations.

Essential Functions

• Have working knowledge of kitchen management, inventory management, staff scheduling, and food/labor cost maintenance.
• Be able to manage the line and ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency standards are maintained during service.
• Have experience and be efficient at expediting busy shifts.
• Good knowledge of food costs and budgeting.
• Be a communicative, proactive team player always.
• Have experience creating and maintaining prep lists, placing orders, and working with vendors.
• Have the knowledge and experience to maintain food safety standards to always keep the kitchen in A-grade condition.
• Assist with BOH facilities maintenance and upkeep.
• Assist in hiring and training kitchen staff and orienting new hires.
• Oversees and supports line cooks in synchronizing food procurement as well as other food preparation tasks.
• Ensures quantity of daily prepped foods to ensure the restaurant runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
• Orders and receives food products from vendors, checks in by item on invoice, and inputs in receiving log.
• Properly returns and stores all food items in designated storage areas at the end of the shift.
• Performs all miscellaneous duties assigned by upper management.

Major Responsibilities / Specific Requirements

• Demonstrated strong leadership and teamwork skills and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English & some Korean (preferable)
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, payroll, etc.)
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Reliable and predictable attendance
• Food Manager Handler Card Certification (within 30 days of hiring)

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3-4 years in a fast-paced kitchen, casual or fine dining high-volume restaurant
• Demonstrated strong leadership and teamwork skills and abilities
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English & some Korean.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, payroll etc.)
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Reliable and predictable attendance
• Food Manager Handlers Card Certification (within 30 days of hiring)
• College degree/Culinary school degree preferred, but not necessary

What We Offer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, or medical condition or disability. If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Nuri Steakhouse, please call our Human Resources Department at 214-935-9755 and direct assistance will be provided.

Join our team and enjoy an unusually fun work environment with great team members. It is our purpose to maintain an environment our team members can brag about, where our focus and belief are built on our core values: We Are Better Together, We Keep Evolving, We Live Our Mission, We Do the Right Thing, and We Focus and Finish. With our core values at the forefront of every decision we make, it allows for collaboration, passion, and a no-limits mindset when it comes to your future! We keep our team happy with our great benefits package, free meals, flexible work schedules, and more fun activities to make Nuri Steakhouse a great place to work.