Sous Chef- Las Vegas

The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group • Las Vegas, NV

293d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for managing and directing the work of BOH team members, which includes hiring, scheduling, assigning and directing work, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining. The Sous Chef conducts regular meetings, ensures proper education, conducts performance reviews, resolves employee complaints, and decides upon termination and other discipline of employees reporting to them. They are also responsible for inventory, variances, and ordering with respect to the BOH Department.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or certificate preferred; high school diploma required.
• Prior work experience in a restaurant or hospitality position required.
• Leadership qualities including good listening skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Good judgment and the ability to make independent decisions.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Ability to understand guest needs and expedite handling of requests.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the work of all BOH departments in the absence of the Chef.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to the BOH Department.
• Assist in controlling food costs by ensuring properly billed, received product, and investigating variances.
• Assist in controlling labor costs.
• Ensure adherence to all Company and restaurant specific policies and procedures.
• Perform job functions of other management personnel in their absence.
• Address guest complaints and overall guest satisfaction issues promptly and professionally.
• Utilize all Company business systems effectively.
• Assign, direct, review, and approve work for Dishwashers, Receivers, Cleaning Personnel, and cooks.
• Determine appropriate staffing levels for each shift based on business needs.
• Participate in interviewing/selecting other team members and make hiring recommendations.
• Complete and conduct performance appraisals for BOH personnel.
• Discipline other BOH team members.
• Ensure adherence to Company recipes and utilization of approved products.
• Authorize and assign overtime.

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Management/supervisory position
• ServSafe Food Certification required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: High school or GED