Sous Chef

6 months ago

New Orleans, United States Dickie Brennan & Company Full time

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sous Chef is primarily responsible for the day to day operations of the kitchen. General duties include: supervision of all cooks, prep and pantry personnel, and all culinary activities; assistance in menu development, and execution of all menus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Food Knowledge – the Sous Chef must have thorough knowledge and respect for all products. This ensures creation of quality specials and menus that best serve all restaurant objectives.
  • Maintain flexibility with the menu to provide for guests’ special requests
  • Be responsible for quality, cost effective family meal, ensuring timely preparation
  • Contribute to menu development, and be responsible for execution and feasibility of these menus
  • Handle and process food in a safe and sanitary manner
  • Be able to accommodate guests with food allergies
  • Cooking Knowledge and Skill – the Sous Chef must demonstrate superior cooking knowledge and skill to execute his culinary responsibilities effectively, and to properly supervise and development of cooks
  • Profit – the Sous Chef shares in the responsibility of making the restaurant financially successful. He/She must strive to optimize product and labor dollars without compromising quality. Working smart i.e. through Flexing labor, cleanliness and organization, is essential.
  • Build menu around local product availability, quality, and cost of products
  • Take a systematic approach to maintain cleanliness and organization, i.e. rotating cleanup, specifically assigned cleanup dates, product rotation, labeling, deep cleaning schedules, etc.
  • Record all waste and develop methods of decreasing it
  • Labor Cost
  • Schedule according to budget parameters.
  • People – The Sous Chef supervises the culinary staff. This is one of their greatest areas of responsibility, and requires developed managerial and people skills, as well as training and coaching skills.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills which allow him/her to manage and maintain standards in the kitchen during the Chef’s absence
  • Ensure development of prep cooks to make cost effective quality family meal
  • Supervise the opening and closing of the kitchen, i.e. use of checklist, chef log, maintain security, utilize party sheets and reservation counts
  • Participate in the selection of cooks through recruiting, interviewing, and reference checks
  • Supervise trainers to ensure that all training guidelines are followed and training objectives met
  • Personally communicate with trainees on a daily basis concerning quality and progress of training, and to solicit and provide feedback
  • Perform role of trainer in absence of qualified trainer



REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma. Some college and/or college degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a progressive culinary role, preferably in a high-volume and/or fine dining restaurant
  • ServSafe certification required (can be received in-house)
  • Ability to read and write in English with excellent verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, time management, follow-up and analytical skills with solid attention to detail and accuracy
  • Having internet skills which includes a proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Outlook, the ability to learn industry specific accounting software (such as Compeat, Res Source, Micros, etc.) and information gathering
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment with a customer service orientation
  • Strong managerial skills and able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Must maintain a strong professional presence and present a well-groomed appearance
  • Work is performed in a restaurant with varied temperatures. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, lift, push and pull. May occasionally lift, push, pull or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity is essential. Must possess finger dexterity to use restaurant and office equipment adeptly
  • Must be able to dependably work a minimum of 50 hours per week; able to work a varied and flexible schedule as necessary to manage and operate the restaurant effectively
  • Must adhere to the established appearance, hygiene, and dress code guidelines
  • Ability to adhere to and comply with all rules and regulations of the company

BENEFITS:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Home Owners Assistance
  • Parking Contract
  • Flexible Schedule
  • employee Assistance Program


General Comments: This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and their requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements of the position. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add to or revise this job description at any time, with or without prior notice. Employment is at-will and this job description does not imply an employment contract.

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