Sous Chef - Magnolia Denver

Magnolia Denver • Denver, CO

3d • $57,784 - $60,000

About The Position

This position is responsible to assist the Executive Chef in kitchen operations. S/he will train and motivate staff to exceed goals, while balancing profitability metrics. With focus on quality and production levels, the Sous Chef will lead the culinary team on their mission to exceed customers’ expectations related to food quality and dining experiences.

Requirements

• Able to work flexible hours and days.
• Two year culinary arts degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years related experience.
• One year of Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment.
• Previous experience maintaining professional and respectful work relationships.
• Current Serv Safe Manager and Allergen certifications preferred, or willing to complete both in the first 30 days

Nice To Haves

• Two year culinary arts degree preferred.
• One year of Supervisory experience preferred.
• Current Serv Safe Manager and Allergen certifications preferred, or willing to complete both in the first 30 days

Responsibilities

• Kitchen management; Oversee and supervise the performance, attendance, attitudes, appearance, and conduct of the culinary team. Including assigning production duties, motivating team members, and helping to hire and train new staff.
• Menu development: Collaborate with Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef to develop recipes, plan menus and create specials as needed.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, kitchen staff and managers in all departments.
• Work Environment: Consistently practice safe and sanitary food handling techniques. Enforce workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness. Adheres to all standards and procedures. Knowledge of healthy and safety standards
• Physical Demands: May need to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, balance, stop, kneel crouch, bend, stretch, twist or reach. Must be able to list up to 50 lbs.
• Problem solving: Find alternative ways to prepare meals/events when issues arise, such as supplies running out, orders coming in late or equipment malfunctioning
• Ability to multitask and work quickly and remain calm under pressure
• Attention to detail and organized skills
• Assist with inventory and monitoring food costs
• Ability to fill in for Executive Chef in their absence.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• A pre-tax benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off/sick time.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Team member free room night program.
• RTD Bus ECO Pass
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree