Head Chef

Taher, Inc.•Austin, TX

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced, skilled Sous Chef to join our team! You will be responsible for culinary scratch cooking, catering, food production, purchasing, flow of the kitchen, recipe compliance and culinary standards. 100% of that time, focusing on taking care of our customers and delivering fresh food. Additionally, you will be responsible for Profit and Loss management. As our Sous Chef you will hire, train and teach employees -new and existing- specific kitchen procedures and job functions. You will also manage all kitchen staff and assume duties of the Chef-Manager in their absence. Some travel may be involved.

Requirements

Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
Customer service
Staff management and training
Production cooking
Catering functions
Controlling food costs
Purchasing
Accounting

Responsibilities

Ensuring kitchen opening and closing procedures, food preparation and cleaning schedules are followed
Ensuring that all meals are correctly prepared and are within acceptable time limits; verifying that all meals meet quality standards
Assists in all phases of plannning, ordering, inventory, food preparation, and controlling profit margin
Maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe kitchen environment; establishing monthly food and labor cost goals; conducting cost control analysis
Developing standardized recipes, menu revisions, and calculating recipe and menu costs
Leading, coaching, training, and motivating staff to accomplish objectives of the operation
Performs other duties as assigned by leadership