What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOUS CHEF position at Zen Restaurant Group?
Zen Restautant Group; At The Barn Restaurant | Stylish dining destination with modern American steakhouse fare, a cocktail lounge & live music. La Figata | Wood Fired Italian Restaurant.A blend of northern and southern Italian cuisines, features lunch and dinner in an upscale casual setting. TABLE 570 ASIAN FUSION/ A modern take on Asian Cuisine with an American twist. When cultures collide, ingredients overlap and traditions merge. Han Asian Cuisine Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine.
Job Title:
Sous Chef
Reports to: Executive Chef
Status: Hourly
Hours: Part-Time/Full Time
Job Summary: Being an ambassador for our thriving fast growing restaurant brand by playing a key role in assisting the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities during service to contribute to the smooth operation, and ultimately meeting our customers’ expectations and satisfaction. Knowledgeable and team oriented to be able to step up in the Executive Chefs absence to oversee food preparation and lead kitchen staff.
Job Description
Functions and Competencies:
- Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality.
- Aid in cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
· Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
· Thorough knowledgeable on all kitchen terminology
· Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
Excellent Knife skills
- Knowledge of all health and safety standards
- Knowledgeable and adherence to all standards of food safety, quality, preparation, and presentation in conjunction with the organization’s specifications
- Monitor the stocking, storage operations and food rotation
- Effectively aid in assign duties and training of kitchen staff
- Taking charge of kitchen opening and closing
- Ability to multitask and work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Possess excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ambition for personal growth
- The ability to work on your feet for most of the day and lift 50 pounds at a time.
Education and Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Point of Sale, and restaurant management software Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure.
- Previous Sous Chef experience of 3-5 years minimum.
- Certificate in Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
- ServSafe Certification
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you available Monday through Sunday
Experience:
- Sous Chef: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- ServSafe (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Granby, CT 06035 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26