Junior Sous Chef

ENSWELL - JR SOUS CHEF POSITION

Enswell is an award winning all-day restaurant located in Rittenhouse Square with a full kitchen, cafe, comprehensive cocktail menu, and bottleshop. Owned and operated by Rival Bros Coffee Roasters, Enswell opened in 2023 in the space of a previous Rival Bros cafe on Spruce Street. The restaurant brings together many different passions and services under one roof; Enswell aims to be a place where one might have an upscale meal right next to another enjoying a craft cocktail or phenomenal cup of coffee. 

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the Enswell Team. As the Sous Chef, you will work closely with Executive Chef Andrew Farley, helping execute the vision for Enswell. This candidate will help lead our kitchen line and prep teams. They have a growth mindset and are committed to learning and excellence. This candidate works well in a team environment and generates high team morale. They have an eye for detail and maintain high food quality standards. 

Essential Job Duties:

Culinary 

• Strong knowledge and practice of food ingredients and cooking techniques
• In touch with current industry trends
• Ability to create standardized recipe through documentation and training
• Ordering and receiving products, line check procedures, and inventory control 

Leadership & Team Management

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Executive Chef and all team members
• Strong and effective written, verbal, and digital communication skills 
• Ability create and execute training plans for kitchen staff, including coaching and issuing of positive and constructive feedback
• Train new hires on all aspects of the kitchen
• Strong time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently 
• Possess the ability to professionally navigate through conflict and resolve issues effectively 
• Lead by example

Operations 

• Work on the line 4 days per week 
• Oversee day to day culinary operations under Executive Chef through the supervision of kitchen staff and coordination of daily tasks to ensure efficient and smooth operation during service
• Strong understanding of how to use a wide range of cooking equipment, troubleshoot equipment issues, and possess routine maintenance knowledge
• Understands importance of food cost and labor costs and knows how to control them through daily decision making
• Oversee daily deep cleaning & organization of kitchen 
• Strong understanding of food safety, health code safety, and cleaning chemical safety and best practices
• Operate in a hygienic manner to help align the restaurant in compliance with City health regulations 

Enswell’s Expectations: 

• Attend scheduled shifts on time and in accordance with dress code and appearance guidelines
• Strong knowledge of products sold in the restaurant
• Availability to work a varied and flexible schedule, including the busiest restaurant shifts such as evenings, weekends, special events, and holidays
• Attendance and contribution at all company functions 

Physical Demands:

• This position will require the employee to periodically lift, push, pull or carry items up to 50 lbs in weight (putting away deliveries of boxes, heavy items, etc)
• This position requires the employee to stand for extended periods of time 
• This position will require the employee to periodically climb stairs, ramps or uneven surfaces
• This position will require the employee to work with equipment that is hot and/or sharp

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salaried position
• Medical coverage for all full-time employees
• 40 hours Paid Sick Leave (City) 
• 40 hours Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Savings Account (3% Matching)
• Free bag of coffee every week!
• Free personal drinks any time

We operate on an elevated level of hospitality and always expect to put our best foot forward.  The scope of this position is subject to change due to market conditions and you may be asked to perform additional duties outside of your job description from time to time in order for the restaurant  to operate smoothly.