Executive Sous Chef-Boston
Barcelona Wine Bar•Brookline, MA
•$75,000 - $85,000
About The Position
The Executive Sous Chef cooks a variety of food items, leads the kitchen staff, and manages weekly food and supply inventory. The role creates and adjusts the restaurant’s menu based on seasonality and ingredient availability while upholding high food-quality standards and delivering a high-quality guest experience. It also involves overseeing kitchen operations, staff, food preparation, costs, equipment, sanitation, and administrative duties.
Requirements
- Eight years of experience.
- Excellent record of kitchen management.
- Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
- Ability to delegate multiple tasks.
- Communication and leadership skills.
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs.
- Passion for food, wine, and the guest experience.
- Ability to withstand the pressure and strain of working in close quarters.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods; bend, stoop, twist, lift products and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds; and perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
Nice To Haves
- High-volume restaurant experience.
- Keeping up with cooking trends and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
- Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards and reflect seasonal or ingredient availability.
- Estimate food requirements and food and labor costs.
- Supervise kitchen staff and manage kitchen hiring and operations.
- Oversee portion control and preparation quantities to minimize waste.
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
- Resolve arising problems or complaints.
- Give prepared plates a final touch.
- Perform administrative duties.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.
- Deliver humble hospitality and a high-quality guest experience, including handling volume and stress with aplomb and finesse.
- Maintain high-quality food standards and a close relationship with the people who grow, forage, fish, and fabricate ingredients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
