Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sous Chef is vital for providing leadership, hands on training and supervision on all production in kitchen and cafe as well as oversees the quality and timely distribution of the food product originating from the kitchen

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Executive Chef, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Assisting the Chef with menu creation for café and special events 
• Creating and developing kitchen recipe books and keeping up to date
• Responsible for monthly scheduling of kitchen staff 
• Assisting with monthly deep cleaning 
• Prep and execution of Café and Special Events foods 
• Maintain all kitchen/café equipment and facilities in an organized, clean, safe environment
• Promote health and safety in the workplace and ensure all local health regulations are met
• Assist in hiring and training of all new kitchen/café employees
• Assist with weekly ordering and invoicing 
• Communicate any areas of need, problems, and concerns to the Executive Chef
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned by Executive Chef
• Assist in café as a line cook or supervisor

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors’ s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent vocational training certificate required and minimum of 2-4 years of experience in events/banquets, food & beverage, or a related discipline is required. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required. 
• Positive interpersonal and customer service skills required. 
• Strong project management skills required.
• May work indoor or outdoor settings. Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).
• Familiar with monitoring food and labor cost and menu development

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to speak and hear
• Close and distance vision
• Identify and distinguish colors
• Frequent standing with some walking and sitting
• Will stand for long periods of time
• Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel, stoop or crouch repeatedly

Compensation details: 47000-50000 Yearly Salary

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