Sous Chef

Cosm•The Colony, TX

21d

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for the overall daily operation of the kitchen, including food and food-related costs, procedures, quality, and back-of-house labor percentage budgets. The role oversees kitchen staff and operations, supports team member and guest concerns, and ensures compliance with departmental policies, Health and Safety guidelines, and OSHA codes and policies. The job description reflects the general duties of the role and is not all-inclusive; responsibilities may change or be added based on business needs, consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Culinary school graduate or related training.
Applicable state or local licenses and certifications.
At least 3 years of high-volume kitchen experience.
At least 2 years of kitchen management experience.
Ability to lift, stand, and bend for extended periods.
Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate the team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to multitask.
Open and flexible schedule, with availability to work weekends and holidays as necessary.

Responsibilities

Ensure recipes are consistent in quality and appearance and that production timeframes are met for all items produced.
Ensure kitchen staff complete opening and closing procedures.
Schedule team members within budgeted labor costs and approve vacation requests while ensuring staffing levels are maintained.
Track and manage inventory, and prepare and order kitchen items.
Manage daily labor in the labor management system.
Oversee hiring, training, and continued development of team members.
Monitor equipment maintenance and condition.
Address team member and guest concerns and provide support in escalating situations.
Conduct annual performance reviews for kitchen line team members.
Monitor kitchen areas to ensure Health and Safety guidelines are in place and followed, and ensure OSHA codes and policies are followed.
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with departmental policies, procedures, and Cosm standards.