What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Sous Chef position at Chenzo's Italian Kitchen & Bar?
The Restaurant Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading a high-volume, elevated casual dining kitchen. This role oversees kitchen supervision, food preparation, menu execution, and quality control across dinner, all-day, banquet, and event service, while contributing seasonal specials and developing new menu items alongside the executive chef.
Responsibilities
- Supervise kitchen operations and support the kitchen team under the direction of the Executive Chef.
- Lead food preparation for high-volume restaurant, banquet, and event service.
- Execute established menus and contribute seasonal specials and new menu items.
- Follow recipes and maintain consistency in preparation and presentation.
- Monitor food quality, portioning, presentation, and production standards.
- Maintain sanitation compliance and uphold kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in restaurant kitchen operations.
- Knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
- Experience with menu execution.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Effective communication skills.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000