Senior Sous Chef

Flagship Facility Services, Inc.•San Francisco, CA

6d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Sous Chef oversees multiple kitchens and manages activities related to menu development and food quality. The role promotes constructive communication and a positive work environment while supporting Flagship Culinary Services’ culinary program, which provides scratch-made, nutritious food with an emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. The position works in fast-paced corporate café and kitchen environments, with a set schedule and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

Five to six years of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, moderate- to high-volume restaurant or equivalent.
Active Management Level Food Handlers’ Certification (ServSafe), maintained throughout employment, and compliance with local food-handler requirements.
Exemplary attendance, safety, and performance record in a previous position.
Track record of success in prior assignments demonstrating upward career progression.
Excellent culinary skills, including high-volume production, large-batch cooking, menu planning, and recipe development.
Knowledge of food supplies, equipment, services, ordering, and inventory control.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, stay organized and prioritized, and manage a busy schedule.
Excellent verbal communication and ability to adapt communication style to the audience.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to lead by example and influence positive change.
Ability to work with and support union employees and collaborate with union representatives, if applicable.
Ability to read, understand, and enforce safety and health procedures, and to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely.
Efficient and safe knife skills; sense of urgency and professional appearance.
Mid- to high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and other business programs used by Flagship.
Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting or carrying items up to 40 pounds; items over 40 pounds must be carried by two people.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree.
Ability to understand and speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Achieve company objectives and goals, and promote the Flagship brand and values within the client’s culinary culture.
Promote and ensure staff adherence to the company’s safety culture and standard operating procedures.
Develop and maintain an employee engagement program based on Flagship core values.
Partner with upper management and HR on corrective actions, performance reviews, and employee issues.
Meet company key performance indicators, including safety, staffing levels, and attrition.
Manage assigned staff, including scheduling and Kronos time-clock activity, and oversee performance.
Seek opportunities to improve the customer experience and encourage trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Model appropriate behavior for hourly employees and management, and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Cook and prepare a variety of foods and plan daily menus.
Manage food supplies, equipment, services, ordering, inventory control, and vendor relationships.
Consult weekly with the client’s Catering/Event Coordinator and other departments as needed.
Conduct one-on-one meetings with Sous Chefs and, when needed, Jr. Sous Chefs.
Identify opportunities to improve food-production efficiency and operational output.
Identify kitchen training, staffing, and safety needs; develop and support Sous Chefs and Jr. Sous Chefs to maintain continuous kitchen operations.
Interview prospective team members in consideration of company values and culture.
Follow OSHA and Department of Health safety and sanitation guidelines.
Train Jr. Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs in managerial duties and company standards; delegate work and hold others accountable for timely results.
Perform other duties as assigned.