Sous Chef - Restaurant, Full Time - Sherman Oaks

Bloomingdale's•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$23 - $39

About The Position

The Sous Chef directs, implements, and maintains the culinary and management philosophy while guiding staff and taking steps to achieve objectives in sales, cost containment, employee retention, cleanliness, and sanitation. The role is an exemplary member of the company’s culinary and restaurant operating philosophy and offers growth potential within its restaurant family of brands. The Sous Chef mentors and leads staff, assigns tasks, hires and develops employees, and motivates teams in a high-stress environment. The role partners with the manager on culinary trends and on-brand initiatives, collaborates with restaurant leadership to create menus for special events and ensure communication among coworkers, and leads staff in improving the customer experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of direct experience as a Sous Chef; polished casual or fine-dining restaurant group experience is preferred.
DOH Food Protection certification.
Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly developed knowledge of various culinary styles and mastery of all line-level cooking stations.
Knowledge of ingredients and how to use them creatively and efficiently.
Professional, polished leadership approach and ability to lead a team in a busy atmosphere.
Ability to deal effectively and interact well with customers and employees.
Ability to resolve problems and conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.
Fluent English; ability to speak additional languages is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, employees, and customers, and to read, write, and speak effectively.
Ability to understand and comply with policies and procedures, daily memos, chemical labels, and other instructions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
Ability to walk, stand, communicate, reach, crouch, and climb ladders.
Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a polished casual or fine-dining restaurant group.
Additional language skills.
Stages with multiple celebrity or renowned chefs.

Responsibilities

Mentor and lead staff; assign tasks, hire and develop employees, and motivate them in a high-stress environment.
Partner with the manager to identify culinary trends and implement new on-brand initiatives.
Collaborate with the Restaurant Leadership team to create menus for special events as needed.
Work with the Restaurant Leadership team to ensure proper communication among coworkers.
Motivate and lead staff to continually improve and exceed the customer experience.
Manage the kitchen, from dishwashing staff to cooks.
Help achieve objectives in sales, cost containment, employee retention, cleanliness, and sanitation.