What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Yardbird Las Vegas?
Deeply rooted in Southern hospitality, Yardbird stands as an iconic establishment celebrated by both James Beard and Bon Appétit. Cherished family recipes and genuine warmth are infused into every bite. From its inception in the vibrant heart of Miami Beach, Yardbird has captivated guests with its unapologetically indulgent cuisine and award-winning bourbon selections. Join our team and be part of a legacy that combines culinary excellence with heartfelt hospitality.
As a Sous Chef at Yardbird, you will play a key leadership role in our kitchen, working closely with the Executive Chef to ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and efficiency. You will assist in managing daily kitchen operations, mentoring the culinary team, and maintaining a focus on creativity and excellence that aligns with Yardbird’s commitment to Southern hospitality and exceptional cuisine.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications and Competencies:
• Degree in Culinary Arts
• Food Safety/Manager Certification
• Customer/Client Focus Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports, purchase orders, menus and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate to groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability
to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
EOE
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000