Sous Chef

Three Notch'd Brewing Company, LLC • Charlottesville, VA

69d • $40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Sous Chef oversees kitchen operations by supporting and training line cooks and other kitchen staff, and assists the Executive Chef with kitchen production and employee management. The role is primarily responsible for cooking food orders efficiently and preparing food according to production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The Sous Chef ensures consistency by following recipe cards, production standards, and portion standards, and serves as a role model for other cooks.

The position also helps maintain sufficient inventory for daily needs, records deliveries, resolves discrepancies, and assists with storage. The Sous Chef directs kitchen staff, monitors performance, and provides feedback on food timing and preparation, consulting with management on employee relations and scheduling matters. The work takes place in the back of the house, including kitchen and dish-room areas, and involves exposure to heated equipment, steam, loud noises, chemicals, and other at-risk conditions.

Requirements

• Effectively communicate and understand directions.
• Understand safety rules, company alcohol regulations, and operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to manage and support kitchen staff.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a high-volume kitchen or equivalent schooling.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking methods, cooking lines, banquets, catering, and pastry.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer service.
• Solid supervisory, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft applications.
• Willingness to follow all safety standards.
• Willingness to work a rotational schedule with rotating days off that may include weekends and holidays.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds; objects over 25 pounds require assistance through the buddy system.
• Frequent lifting and constant bending, keying or fingering, hearing, reaching, seeing, speaking, standing, and walking.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary training or a culinary degree.
• ServeSafe certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in the food service industry as a cook.
• Profit and loss accountability; managed-service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support line cooks with food procurement and preparation while ensuring labor and cost control goals are met.
• Train line cooks and help improve their cooking skills.
• Conduct interviews and hire back-of-house staff for open positions.
• Conduct formal performance reviews for back-of-house staff.
• Develop, read, and follow recipes; prepare and cook hot and cold food items.
• Ensure sufficient food is prepared daily for efficient restaurant operations.
• Prepare and plate food attractively and complete food orders efficiently.
• Order and receive food products from vendors, check items against invoices, and record deliveries in the receiving log.
• Assist with food and beverage inventories and identify out-of-stock items or potential shortages.
• Maintain knowledge of culinary trends and apply them where appropriate.
• Ensure proper handling of food products and equipment, food safety, kitchen standards, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Organize and maintain stock rooms and walk-in refrigerators.
• Return food to designated storage areas at the end of each shift and cover and date perishable items.
• Schedule labor when required, following budget guidelines and keeping employee schedules updated.
• Direct kitchen staff, monitor performance, provide feedback on timing and food preparation, and consult management about employee relations and scheduling.
• Comply with company policies and procedures concerning safety, security, emergencies, and energy.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment for assigned tasks; report injuries immediately to a manager or supervisor.
• Understand proper use and storage of chemicals and be familiar with the chemical SDS book.
• Report to work on time in complete uniform and maintain professional grooming and conduct.
• Assist in other areas as needed and complete tasks requested by a supervisor or member of the management team.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties assigned by upper management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed