Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef - LORO Houston
About The Position
Hai Hospitality and LORO, an Asian Smokehouse & Bar, are seeking a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef for their Houston Heights location. The role calls for a collaborative, passionate, humble chef who is eager to grow with the organization. The chef provides guidance and leadership to cooks and kitchen staff, learns to monitor and analyze unit KPIs, and engages and enriches the kitchen teams. Candidates should have strong financial and administrative acumen and proven success in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The position also requires communicating effectively with guests and coworkers, following safety standards, using kitchen equipment safely, and maintaining a neat, hygienic workspace. The job involves physical activity and working in a crowded kitchen, at a range of temperatures, and around potential allergens and food odors.
Requirements
- Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees.
- Ability to detect and identify safety issues and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
- Ability to lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs.
- Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives.
- Ability to move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs.
- Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area.
- Ability to tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
- Ability to understand directives and communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers.
- Strong financial and administrative acumen.
- Proven success in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and leadership to cooks and kitchen staff.
- Learn to monitor and analyze unit KPIs.
- Engage and enrich the kitchen teams.
- Communicate effectively with guests, leadership, and other employees.
- Detect and identify safety issues and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
- Stock inventory and perform restocking duties.
- Use kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, and knives safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces.
- Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and accident insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health services
- Employer-matched 401(k) savings plan
- Opportunity to grow, with promotions almost exclusively from within
- Dining discounts
- Spouse, children, and family contributions toward medical premiums
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Paid vacation benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
