Executive Sous Chef

13 hours ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Cranes Spanish Kaiseki Full time
Sous Chef Job Description

At Cranes Spanish Kaiseki, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for overseeing all food preparation and organization of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to efficiently operate the department with pre-established food and labor cost controls.
  • Ensure that all staff prepare menu items following recipes and yield guidelines, according to department standards.
  • Uphold the standards established for sanitation, safety, preparation, and service for Cranes Restaurants.

Requirements:

  • Ensure recipe guides, prep lists, and production schedules are current and posted.
  • Responsible for all lines of communication between the front of the house and back of the house.
  • Oversee all stations, working within the kitchen to ensure items are made in a timely manner.
  • Oversee organization and proper storage of all items in the restaurant.
  • Provide feedback to staff on their performance; handle disciplinary problems and counsel employees according to company standards.

Working Knowledge Requirements:

  • Maintain complete knowledge of all cooking stations, sanitation standards, station set-up, menus, and recipes as established by the Culinary Team.
  • Start and stop times for each meal period.
  • Have proper knowledge of the food and be able to identify allergens and ingredients.
  • Able to engage with guests and deliver excellent customer service.
  • Commitment to safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Ability to understand and follow current and modified Health and Safety Standards.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
  • Must be able to push, carry, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be comfortable working in a variety of conditions, including indoors, outdoors, sun, and shade, heat, steam, and wet floors.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to read and execute menus in the Metric System.
  • Ability to keep an open and objective view.
  • Ability to listen effectively as well as communicate clearly.
  • Ability to maintain composure, focus, and personal integrity.
  • Ability to work as a team, stay organized, multitask, and prioritize.
  • Must portray an outgoing personality that is warm and friendly while demonstrating enthusiasm and professionalism.

Education/Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Possession of or ability to possess a valid state health card.
  • At least three years of experience in a similar role.
  • Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards.

Working Environment and Schedule:

  • Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, the variety of which depends upon guest volume.
  • Involves constant public contact and communication.
  • Fast-paced, high-volume environment with hours subject to change based on team schedule and may include overtime, when approved by management.
  • Must be able to work all shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

For more information about Cranes Spanish Kaiseki, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/276938-cranes-spanish-kaiseki.

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