Restaurant Chef de Cuisine Sous

Saks Fifth Avenue•San Antonio, TX

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

A 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 kitchen operations, food quality and service, inventory and cost controls, sanitation, events, and associate development. The Sous Chef partners with the Executive Chef and supervisor and works closely with restaurant management and front-of-house teams.

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 “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 proper food costs.
Maintain the skills and knowledge needed to fill in for kitchen roles as needed.
Maintain health and sanitation standards required by Neiman Marcus, health departments, and third-party auditors.
Check Cook stations daily to ensure preparation readiness for service.
Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of dining rooms and kitchens, and adherence to health and safety standards.
Drive the restaurant to achieve and maintain a score of 90% or better on seasonal shop reports and sanitation evaluations.
Keep the recipe book current, including 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 kitchen stations.
Monitor, organize, and expedite plates leaving the kitchen.
Maintain accurate POS paperwork 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 catering needs for special events with the supervisor.
Plan, execute, or support restaurant promotions and events.
Enforce Neiman Marcus policies and procedures.
Coach and counsel direct reports and oversee Associates’ daily tasks.
Provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and take disciplinary action for Associates.
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 concerns.
Communicate daily with culinary team members and dish crew.
Partner with the Executive Chef.
Provide updates in weekly department manager meetings and relay relevant restaurant information to other 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