Restaurant Sous Chef

Saks•Boca Raton, FL

1d•$19 - $24

About The Position

The Restaurant Sous Chef promotes the excellence of a Neiman Marcus store by building a professional team, driving the team to create top-tier food experiences, managing catering and special parties, and overseeing key restaurant initiatives. The role oversees daily kitchen operations, food inventory, sanitation and safety, service readiness, menu specials, order execution, restaurant paperwork and forecasts, and coordination of catering and promotional events. It also coaches and supports restaurant associates and communicates regularly with restaurant management, culinary staff, and other department managers.

Requirements

4–6 years of relevant experience.
Proven track record of achieving business results.
History of leading, motivating, and coaching teams to achieve objectives.
Basic financial acumen.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to advise, counsel, coach, resolve conflict, and negotiate tactfully across organizational levels.
Thorough knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings, food, and beverages according to kitchen tickets and the guidebook.
Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
A collaborative “win together” mentality.
Basic proficiency with the MS Office Product Suite.
Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree preferred.
Advanced proficiency with the MS Office Product Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and document daily food inventories to minimize waste and support food-cost goals.
Maintain the skills and knowledge needed to fill in for kitchen roles as necessary.
Maintain health and sanitation standards set by Neiman Marcus, health departments, and third-party auditors.
Check Cook stations daily for preparation readiness.
Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of dining rooms and kitchens, and adherence to health and safety standards.
Drive the restaurant toward achieving and maintaining a score of 90% or better on seasonal shop reports and sanitation evaluations.
Keep the recipe book current with specials, soups, and daily menu items.
Work with front-of-house staff to execute orders and guest requests.
Create and execute daily specials and soups, assigning roles to designated kitchen stations.
Monitor, organize, and expedite plates leaving the kitchen.
Maintain accurate paperwork from POS reports and monitor restaurant performance against the bottom line.
Manage inventory amounts, batch invoices, and month-end forecasts.
Work with the supervisor to order food and supplies under Corporate Purchasing Contracts.
Coordinate with the supervisor on catering needs for special events.
Plan, execute, or support restaurant promotions and events.
Enforce Neiman Marcus policies and procedures.
Coach and counsel direct reports and oversee restaurant associates' daily tasks.
Provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and take disciplinary action for associates as appropriate.
Work with the Human Resources Manager on associate matters, including training, payroll, and benefits.
Communicate daily with restaurant management about scheduling, profit and loss reports, upcoming events, and employee-related concerns.
Communicate with culinary team members and dish crew, and partner with the Executive Chef.
Provide relevant updates at weekly department manager meetings and relay restaurant news and updates to department managers and restaurant staff.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
Employee discount
Career advancement opportunities