Summary/Objective

Our Sous Chef is mission critical and plays a vital role in ensuring an exceptional culinary experience for our guests while also having the ability to rapidly pivot to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment. You may find yourself prepping recipes and menu items created by the Head Chef or even helping keep the kitchen running smoothly by popping over to wash some dishes. This position expected to meet or exceed expectations by consistently demonstrating sound decision making effective communication, and like it or not take an overall leadership approach toward ensuing the front of house can do their part.

Essential Functions

This role manages leads the kitchen in the absence of the Chef and is responsible for, providing guidance, direction and aiding the team in delivering results. The list below is not designed as a full list of responsibilities, rather a general list providing you perspective and insights to what a day for you may look like.

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations

• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks 

• Plating prepared foods based on the senior chef’s guidance

• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time

• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts 

• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of vocational school or a two-year associate degree

• At least one year of cooking experience or 2 years in fast paced breakfast focused restaurant

• Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team

• Strong organization and active listening skills

• The ability to work on your feet for most of the day and lift 30 pounds at a time 

• Exceptional time management skills 

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about food and beverage
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business

Competencies

• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Leadership.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Customer/Guest Focus.
• Initiative.
• Time Management.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Sales Focus.
• Technical Capacity.
• DRIVE TO WIN

Work Environment

This isn’t just a job… this is an opportunity to challenge yourself and experience what it’s like to contribute to a winning team. We expect you to operate in a professional manner and represent our coveted brand in positive light.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position requiring a varied schedule, and will include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Work hours for this position are dictated by business need.

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.