Executive Chef Assistant

1 month ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Pink Taco Full time
Pink Taco Sous Chef Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at Pink Taco. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in overseeing the back-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Head Chef in menu development, cost controls, and inventory management
  • Perform daily line checks and safety walk-throughs to ensure a clean and safe kitchen
  • Investigate and review sub-standard food with the BOH team to maintain high food quality standards
  • Monitor food waste and suggest ways to minimize it
  • Assist with hiring, training, and coaching/counseling of kitchen staff
  • Manage staffing levels and controllable costs to ensure they align with budget
  • Complete nightly logs and manager reports
  • Enforce inventory controls and ensure accurate menu item and food allergen information
  • Recognize and cultivate regular guests and repeat business
  • Respond to guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • Valid Driver's License
  • 21+ years of age
  • Minimum of 3 years kitchen experience
  • Possession of or ability to possess all state required work cards
  • Knowledge of Windows MS Office, Open Table, Outlook, and back office reporting systems
  • Knowledge of profitability analysis and budgeting, cost of sales, payroll management, purchasing, receiving, inventories, and cost controls
  • Knowledge of state and local laws as it applies to labor and health code regulations
  • Proper lifting techniques
  • Guest relations
  • Sanitation and safety
  • Full-service restaurant operations
  • Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

Working Conditions:

  • Small to medium office or shared work space
  • Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors
  • Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume
  • Fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant
  • Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to walk long periods of time
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time
  • Ability to understand the speech of another person
  • Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Disclaimer: This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice.

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