Sous Chef - Restaurant, Full Time - Huntington

Bloomingdales • Huntington Station, NY

76d

About The Position

The Sous Chef is at the forefront of culinary hospitality. The role directs, implements, and maintains the culinary and management philosophy. It also serves as a guide to respective staff while taking the necessary steps to achieve objectives in sales, cost containment, employee retention, cleanliness, and sanitation. The Sous Chef will be an exemplary member of the company's culinary and restaurant operating philosophy. This opportunity has tremendous growth potential within our growing restaurant family of brands.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in a polished casual/fine dining restaurant (group).
• Certified in DOH Food Protection.
• Degree from a prestigious postsecondary culinary arts training program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly developed knowledge of various culinary styles, including a mastery of all line level cooking stations.
• Stages with multiple celebrity/renowned chefs.
• Knowledge of ingredients and how to use them in a creative and efficient manner.
• Professional and polished approach to leadership and the ability to comfortably lead a team in a busy atmosphere.
• Ability to manage the entire kitchen, from the dishwasher to the cooks.
• Ability to deal effectively and interact well with customers and employees.
• Ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Fluent in English and preferably additional language skills.
• Ability to speak effectively to the public, employees, and customers.
• Good communication skills including the ability to read, write and speak effectively to employees as well as customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strong mentor/leader, who can assign tasks, hire, and develop the right people, and motivate employees in a high-stress environment.
• Partner with manager to exploit current culinary trends and implement new and on-brand initiatives.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Leadership team to create menus for special events as needed.
• Work with Restaurant Leadership team to ensure proper communication with co-workers.
• Be a motivating presence and leader to the staff to constantly improve and exceed customer experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees