Sous Chef
About The Position
Five Iron Golf is expanding its sports bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues while focusing on innovation, inclusivity, and community connection. The Sous Chef maintains a high-performing kitchen team and continually evaluates and improves systems and training to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role ensures the kitchen operates effectively, efficiently, and within budget. The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, staff development, food safety, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, food and labor costs, and event execution. The role works with the General Manager - Social and events team to align kitchen operations with business goals and provide consistently high-quality food and service. This is an exempt, full-time position requiring nights and weekends. Pay is $66.8K.
Requirements
- Culinary school degree, professional certifications, or commensurate work experience.
- At least 2 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Proven track record as a member of high-performing kitchen teams.
- Strong culinary expertise and a passion for food and innovation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Working knowledge of Google Suite applications and restaurant management software.
- English fluency required.
- Nights and weekends required.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a high-performing kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Oversee kitchen staff training and development, emphasizing standards and food safety practices.
- Enforce expectations based on guidance from the Head Chef and hold team members accountable for their performance.
- Coach and develop kitchen staff to ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Assist the Head Chef with kitchen operations, including inventory management, purchasing, scheduling, and food safety compliance.
- Ensure efficient kitchen operations and smooth, timely service during all service periods.
- Partner with the Head Chef and General Manager - Social to align kitchen operations with business goals, including budgeted food and labor costs and successful event execution.
- Collaborate with the events team on culinary aspects of events and maintain high standards of presentation and service.
- Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to high standards to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
- Address guest feedback and concerns promptly and professionally, and use feedback to improve the culinary offering.
- Foster a culture of hospitality and positive, engaging guest interactions within the kitchen team.
- Maintain strong supplier and vendor relationships to secure quality ingredients and cost-effective purchasing.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees).
- Long- and short-term disability insurance (for full-time employees).
- Accident and critical illness insurance (for full-time employees).
- 401(k) (for full-time employees).
- Free meals while working.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
