Sous Chef- Senor Bear

One of LoHi's best Latin restaurants is looking for a Culinary leader! Come and be a part of a tight knit family that has culinary innovation at its core! Señor Bear is a one-of-kind Latin inspired restaurant influenced by Peru, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

Compensation: Base 68-78k, $200 medical contribution toward the company's major medical insurance plans, FLEX unlimited Time Off

Benefits also include: Medical, dental, vision, accident, life , and pet insurances, 401k program, company wide discounts, and access to the employee perks with local businesses

PURPOSE

The Sous Chef will assist the Chef or Kitchen Manager (KM) in managing daily kitchen operations, help train kitchen staff, and prepare and coordinate the preparation of food ordered by guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Chef or KM in training of kitchen and back-of-house staff.
• Assess staff performance on an ongoing basis and report any performance issues to the Chef or KM.
• Assist Chef or KM with employment actions, including discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Ensures that food, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality and are prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or request.
• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with their specifications.
• Ensures kitchen runs in accordance with all applicable health, safety, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Monitors food and labor costs to remain within set goals.
• Maintains and inspects kitchen equipment, recommending repairs or replacements as needed.
• Assumes the role of Chef or KM in their absence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to produce an excellent culinary and restaurant experience for guests.
• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, scheduling, managerial, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
• Understanding of financials and cost control.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Relevant experience or training, which may be demonstrated via degree or certificate, completion of apprenticeship, or other experience necessary to become trained as a highly skilled professional chef.
• 2 years of culinary managerial experience required.
• Experience in training and development preferred.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment: Job is typically performed in a restaurant kitchen environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,400.00 - $80,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80211 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80211: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,400 - $80,400