Job Description
Essential Job Functions
Position: Sous Chef
Department: Chefs
Date Updated: January 18, 2006
Primary Responsibilities:

• To provide leadership and direction in the production of all food items: restaurant outlets, room service, main kitchen, banqueting, and/or assigned areas

•Benchmark ever increasing standards of food and food production in the main dining room,
banqueting, room service, restaurant outlets and/or assigned areas. The development of
seasonal dishes and seasonal menus and the implementation of all processes and
procedures to ensure consistency (i.e. recipe development, photographs,
production lists, ordering specifications, yield data, etc.)

• To assign or delegate work as appropriate to ensure that food production is performed to the benchmarked superior standards in accordance with all recipes and methods.

•To take all necessary steps to provide our guest with a Greenbrier experience in accordance with the five star, five diamond guidelines
Candidate must demonstrate the following attributes:
•Sets high standards which are reflected in all aspects of his own professional behavior
•Expects consistent high performance from others
•Constructively confronts others openly and directly about performance
•Inspires others not only to adhere to high standards but finds ways to raise the bar
•Sets the tone in a positive and progressive manner
•Anticipates and prevents problems
•Makes decisions and sets priorities on the basis of a solid problem solving model
•Evaluates pros and cons of a decision and uses these to make decisions to improve business performance
•Uses passion for improvement to push self and learn to do better
•Drives organization to new levels of achievement
•Anticipates the cultural or environment challenges that will likely be encountered
•Anticipates guests needs and proactively develops strategies, products and services to meet those needs
•Uses creative innovative measures to exceed guest expectation
•Works on getting added results
•Coaches and guides others in work tasks and overall work place safety
•Gets results the right way
•Develops action plans to achieve goals
•Adds value by identifying ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness and to save expenses through process improvement
•Continually strives for improvement through situational experience and solicitation of feedback
•Can handle advanced and unusual tasks
Normal Working Hours:
•Varies day and evening (10-12 hour shift)
•Possible 6-day week
Past Work Experience Requirements:
•8 years experience in food production at The Greenbrier or similar location
•Previous supervisory experience required
Educational Requirements:
•High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
•A.O.S/ A.S. Culinary Degree or equivalent experiential learning
•Basic supervisory management training
•Comprehensive understanding and practical knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking
Technical Requirements:
•West Virginia Food Handler's Permit
•Must be able to effectively communicate and delegate work assignments
•Must be able to lead a highly motivated team
•Ability to organize and supervise independent restaurant units within kitchen structure
•Proficient in all aspects of the culinary arts and have a thorough knowledge of all a la carte and banqueting work
•Must be innovative and creative
Computer
Experience
Specific Software Experience
Level
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Word Processing
Intermediate
Spreadsheet
Intermediate
Database
Programming
Calendars
Outlook
Intermediate
Internet
Hardware Installation
Technical Skills
Skill Level
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Typing WPM
Beginner
Data Entry
Other
Physical Requirements:
Location of Work
Yes
Yes
X
Indoors
Heated
X
Outdoors
Temperature Fluctuations
X
Below Ground
Personal Protective Equipment Required
X
Elevated Areas
Work Postures
Continuous
up to 8 hrs. per 8 hr. shift
Frequent
up to 5.5 hrs. per 8 hr. shift
Infrequent
up to 3 hrs. per 8 hr. shift
Rarely
up to .5 hr per 8 hr. shift
Standing
X
Sitting
Walking
X
Climbing
X
Bending/ Stooping
X
Overhead Reaching
X
Arm/Hand Movement
X
Hand/Eye Coordination
X
Other (Define)
Lifting Requirements
10 lbs.or less
11-20 lbs.
21-30 lbs.
31-40 lbs.
Over 41 lbs.
10 lbs.or less
11-20 lbs.
21-30 lbs.
31-40 lbs.
Over 41 lbs.
10 lbs.or less
11-20 lbs.
21-30 lbs.
31-40 lbs.
Over 41 lbs.
10 lbs.or less
11-20 lbs.
21-30 lbs.