Monkless Belgian Ales

Job Summary

Looking for a motivated, organized and skilled sous chef/kitchen manager to join our team. High volume, fast paced, European inspired full service restaurant. Stability, reliability and strong work ethic a must. Positive attitude and ability to lead a team are required. Responsible for kitchen functions to support Executve Chef and team including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion, cost control, sanitation and cleanliness. Previous strong leadership experience in the kitchen and managing staff is required.

Activities & Responsibilities

· Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the core values of Monkless Belgian Ales

· Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.

· Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.

· Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

· Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.

· Ordering and inventory management

· Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.

· Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food. Lead by example.

· Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.

· Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.

· Schedule personnel as required for anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.

· Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

· Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition.

· Ensure that deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.

· Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.

· Check the quantity and quality of received products.

· Support Executive Chef in planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all operations.

· Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

· Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies regarding personnel are followed, and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures.

· Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures to new kitchen employees.

· Oversee the continuous training of kitchen employees on kitchen equipment, utensils, cleanliness, sanitation practices, first-aid, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and handling hazardous materials.

· Collaborate with Executive Chef to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of guests.

· Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

· Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.

· Prepare all required paperwork, including checklists and schedules in an organized and timely manner and ensure existing procedures are followed..