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We are looking for a talented and experiencedSous Chefwho shares our passion for hospitality to join our team. Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, and wants to expand their horizons. They have a positive attitude, good hand skills, are attentive to details, and are willing to accept direction as necessary.
The Sous Chef will take full responsibility for his or her duties. Leading, teaching and disciplining employees, under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine.Striving to exceed guest expectations, while working as a team with other Sous Chefs.
We are looking for a passionate and experiencedSous Chefto join our kitchen team.
Requirementsfor Success:
- Commitment to excellence
- Ability to lead a kitchen and provide mentorship
- Ordering and Vendor Management
- R&D and costings knowledge
- Desire to learn
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work cleanly and efficiently
- Attention to detail
- Capable of working well in a team environment
Culinary
- Supervise the hourly line cooks and prep cooksas they prepare their daily mise en place and prep mise en place
- Ensure that the walk-in coolers and dry storage spaces are kept clean and organized in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and restaurant guidelines
- Taste the daily mise en place to ensure proper seasoning and quality
- Lead an assigned station to ensure that all line cooks are preparing and plating the dishes properly
- Work in conjunction with the dining room and kitchen expeditor to ensure proper timing of all courses leaving the kitchen
- Work in conjunction with the Chef de Cuisine and porter team to ensure that all equipment and facilities are maintained in accordance with building standards and basic service standards
- Maintain the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) documentation focusing on data entry and daily upholding of standards
Hiring
- Assist in interviewing potential kitchen employees when needed
- Actively seek out new members for our kitchen team to ensure a proper foundation as the restaurant grows and develops
- Act as the primary supervisor of line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwasher / porter teams and facilitate their growth via skills training and daily mentorship
Menu Development
- Support the Chef de Cuisine with the development of new dishes
- Assist in writing and costing recipes for menu
- Develop new techniques for each dish as they become necessary
Qualification Standards
- 2+ years management experience required
- Must have a NYC Food Handler's Certificate (or get one upon hire)
- Advanced and accurate knife skills
- Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Capability to teach and mentor others
- Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks
- Experience with a variety of cooking styles and techniques
- Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
This is not an all inclusive list of responsibilities. A Full Job description will be provided upon offer.
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