Sous Chef

Rupee Bar is a modern American restaurant inspired by Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine. We are a small, high energy, fast paced restaurant that is James Beard nominated and awarded.

What we are looking for:

• A motivated, passionate individual to work with our close knit team as well as contribute to the Rupee vision with experience and enthusiasm.
• Previous management experience and great communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Work the line and provide continuous education for the BOH and FOH staff
• Be able to set goals for yourself and others to work towards
• Ability to work long hours with open availability
• Baking/pastry experience is a bonus!

• 70k starting salary
• Full healthcare
• 2 weeks paid time off/year
• Paid sick leave/family time

Sous chef responsibilities:

• Daily evaluation of restaurant prep and service. Coordination of timely food production and time management and daily list making and completion

• Ensure plates are up to standard; settling for no less than best

• Help meet budget in food prep and labor costs

• Responsible for communicating with management and employees

• Daily cleanliness of the kitchen; cleaning lists are finished everyday and cleaning is taken above and beyond everyday.

• Responsible for training and helping through the interview process and stages

• Responsible for scheduling and is available to fill schedule when employees call out or need coverage

• Help conduct performance reviews every 6 months

• Inspire teamwork and leadership; appraising performance, rewarding and coaching employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems with the chef

• Actively supports the entire team, recognizes how best to coach individuals

• Humble, transparent and supportive yet know how to take control and best handle situations that may arise.

• Responsible for supporting all parts of the kitchen and taking on responsibility in the chef s absence.

• Bring a unique addition to the kitchen and to the menu to make the restaurant stand out and make a fun place for everyone to work in.

• Placing orders on a nightly basis.

• Constant conversations with new menu changes, farms and what they have available.

• Prepping and managing special events, catering jobs, outside events, pop-upsJoe

• Education of FOH staff as menu changes arise

• Continuing education and /training of FOH staff to ensure our team knows the dishes we are serving, how they are prepared, ingredients, substitutions, etc.

If this sounds like a position you would be interested in please send your resume with a little bit about yourself and why you think this job is for you. No walk-ins or phone calls please.