Leads a team of culinary professionals in preparing top quality, attractive, and delicious food for our Guests. The Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef oversees all aspects of the culinary side of the business including training, safety & sanitation, recipe adherence, orders, and prep lists. This person is a brand representative that maintains a patient and positive attitude and looks great for work every day. They hold the team accountable for top tier results and are passionate about food and hospitality. The Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef works with pride and must have a tremendous work ethic that sets the tone for the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
โข Coordinates, leads, and directs Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Team Members
โข Trains and validates all new cooks, as well as provides ongoing training and coach to existing cooks
โข Partners with the Executive Chef, GM, FOH Managers on training and educating all team members
โข Ensures 100% recipes adherence by all team members
โข Holds team accountability to policies and procures set forth by American Social
โข Responsible for implementing and holding strict standards for safety and sanitation as well as overall kitchen organization
โข Leads the implementation of a HACCP plan and ensures all team member follow as well
โข Keep a clear line of communication with the Executive Chef, as well as the GM and Corporate Chef
โข Assists Executive Chef in running food cost to goal
โข Manages controllable costs to goal
โข Assist the Executive Chef to manage the culinary side of the back office accounting and scheduling systems
โข Performs accurate inventories and clearly communicates food cost to issues to all team members
โข Performers Line and Quality Checks to ensure food quality is properly prepared, equipment is functioning, and the kitchen is set up for a successful service every shift
โข Holds team members to the proper Image and Appearance Guidelines including proper hygiene
ABILITY TO:
โข Be adaptable to a changing environment
โข Clearly communicate to all levels of the organizations
โข Manage team of up to 75 people
โข Hold 1 on 1โs and communicate areas of opportunity and development
โข Bring creative ideas to build sales and overall brand improvement
โข Work in an organized manner
โข Multi-task and have a great sense of urgency with changing priorities
โข Work independently as well as in a team environment
โข Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
โข Follow Company Budgets and established goals
โข Maintain a professional and polished appearance
โข Able to work in a fast pace environment
โข Prioritizes projects and solicitates direction when necessary
โข Work nights and weekends
โข Work 12+ hours shifts as necessary
EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
โข 3 years Sous Chef, or comparable, experience in a Full Service and High-Volume Restaurant
โข Strong communication and leadership skills
โข Experience with back office and POS systems (Restaurant 365, Hot Schedules, Micros)
โข Advanced organizational skills
โข Bilingual is a plus
โข Culinary Arts Degree is a plus (Associates, Bachelors, Certificates, etc.)
โข Serv Safe Certified
โข Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
โข Proficiency in Microsoft Office