Sous Chef, Chalkboard Restaurant, Ambassador Hotel

Coury Hospitality•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced food preparation in a fine dining restaurant along with supervision of kitchen staff. Responsible for the entire operation of the kitchen in absence of the Executive Chef, including providing management and support to the kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency in the daily operation. This role involves training, developing, and motivating staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards, teaching preparation according to well-defined recipes, and discussing ways of constantly improving the cuisine. The Sous Chef will maintain the quality of food preparation and presentation through active participation from planning to plating, ensuring all products are prepared consistently and meet departmental appearance/quality standards. This position also requires troubleshooting unexpected situations, managing food cost control and inventory, discussing daily food cost reports, and ensuring all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in working order. Coordination with support departments, ensuring sufficient staffing levels, and enforcing safety procedures are also key responsibilities. The role demands maintaining a high level of cleanliness, displaying exceptional leadership, and fostering a positive work environment. Delegating tasks to develop subordinates and accepting assigned projects from the Executive Chef are expected. The Sous Chef must remain appropriately groomed and wear the provided uniform.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to read and follow recipes
Possess basic reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills
At least 2 years high-volume cooking experience with extensive knowledge in fine dining restaurant service
Food safety knowledge
Strong interpersonal and communication skills involved in culinary training
Ability to be a self-starter with strong organizational skills
Knowledge of the Back of House operations and ability to supervise others

Responsibilities

Responsible for the entire operation of the kitchen in absence of the Executive Chef
Providing management and support to the kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency in the daily operation
Training, developing, and motivating staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis
Teaching preparation according to well-defined recipes and following-up to discuss ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property
Maintaining the quality of food preparation and presentation through active participation in all aspects from planning to plating
Ensuring all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meeting departmental appearance/quality standards
Troubleshooting unexpected or unusual situations in the kitchen
Food cost control and inventory
Discussing daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B staff
Ensuring all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with City/County Health Department and property standards
Coordinating with support departments for acquisition of needed goods and services
Ensuring sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands
Following and enforcing all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food services areas
Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities
Displaying exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management
Delegating as appropriate to develop subordinates to accept responsibility and meeting clearly defined goals and objectives
As part of the management team, displaying an attitude of loyalty, dedication, confidentiality, and a willingness to cooperate with other team executives and staff
Accepting projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Chef and completes in a timely manner
Remaining at all times appropriately groomed per company grooming standards and wearing the uniform provided