Sous Chef - Unc

UNC Sous Chef

The Sous Chef is the second in command in the kitchen, following the Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The Sous Chef will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Role and Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Follow restaurant recipes and prepare food according to company standards
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage, supervise and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Ability to read P&L

Qualifications and Education Requirements

-2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef

-Understanding various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

-Excellent record of kitchen and staff management

-Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions

-Keep up with cooking best practices

-Keep up with culinary trends

-Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation

-ServSafe Certified

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of various computer software (Microsoft Office and POS)

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, quarterly bonus based on financial execution and annual bonus based on year end cashflow. We also offer an excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefit package including 401k.

Additional Notes

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.