Sous Chef In Training Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are

We welcome you for a memorable dining experience at our signature restaurant, The Statehouse. Our menu is fresh, exciting and unlike any other in Madison offering an approachable, authentic spot for everyday or special occasions. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic Wisconsin fish fry with beer battered filets, a house-made pasta featuring local, seasonal ingredients or simply a sandwich, we’ve got a little something for everyone.

The Statehouse is Madison’s Place for patrons to find the perfect balance between upscale casual and fine dining. Our waterfront property offers breathtaking shoreline views of beautiful Lake Mendota as well as our luxurious historic property. Customers of both The Statehouse and Augie’s Tavern can relax while being attended to by restaurant and bar staff with incredible professionalism. Whether a local Madisonian out for a special occasion or a resort guest looking for a quick bite, we offer something for everyone. We invite our guests to come for an hour or stay for an evening-long celebration. If they’re looking for a great environment, incredible food and drinks and a welcoming staff, this is the place!

What We Accomplish Together

The Edgewater offers the highest quality of customer service delivered to our guests both in and out of our restaurants.

Our Sous Chef is responsible for hiring and training a top-notch kitchen staff, along with the daily operations of the kitchen. The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in creating and maintaining all menus along with the preparation, presentation, and service of these menu items. The Sous Chef will also work with the Executive Chef in setting the direction of the business in day to day operations as well as a plan to grow the business, drive sales, and manage costs.

What We Have

• Flexible scheduling including days, nights and weekends.
• A team focus on support and success.
• A comprehensive benefit package for full-time staff including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage as well as Paid Time Off, 401K contribution matching and voluntary life insurance.
• Beautifully appointed facilities and top of the industry products and supplies to ensure our staff have everything they need to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.
• Discounts to our 3 onsite restaurants.
• Discounts to our onsite Spa’s services and retail as well as discounted stays at affiliated hotels.
• Discounted onsite parking for full-time team members, discounted off-site parking for part-time team members, or a supplied Madison Metro bus pass.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

What You Have

• 3+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Proven track record of demonstrative leadership in a kitchen
• A flexible schedule and availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• The ability to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds daily.
• Maintain excellent quality standards including consistency and presentation.
• Excellent customer service skills with the desire to work in a team environment.
• The ability to communicate in English, both in writing and spoken word.
• Wonderful hand-eye coordination and an exceptional sense of taste and smell.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a full-service, professional kitchen environment. The Sous Chef is required to use commercial grade kitchen equipment, such as cooking instruments and cooking devices. This position requires evening/weekend work.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.