Sous Chef for Ella's by Christian Petroni
About The Position
Ella's by Christian Petroni is seeking a Sous Chef with hotel or multi-unit culinary management experience to join their team. This role involves direct supervision of kitchen employees, ensuring adherence to policies and processes, and continuous inspection of operational flow. The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in running the kitchen efficiently, minimizing operating costs, and maintaining high standards of food quality and consistency for a positive guest experience. Responsibilities also include assisting with hiring, onboarding, and training kitchen staff, managing maintenance and repairs of kitchen appliances, creating and adjusting employee schedules to meet business needs and financial targets, and ensuring compliance with health department standards for cleanliness and sanitation. Additionally, the Sous Chef will provide training and support to Front of House employees regarding menu knowledge and dietary needs.
Requirements
- A minimum of two years' prior culinary management experience in a full-service restaurant.
- Candidate must have proven culinary skills and must be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
- Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment while effectively delegating tasks.
- Experience managing payroll and schedules is required.
- Must have understanding of food cost and be capable of conducting and assessing restaurant inventory.
- Must be proficient with computers, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to lift / carry items up to 40 lbs. and push / pull items up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending, twisting, squatting and reaching overhead.
- Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell.
Nice To Haves
- Serve Safe certified food manager preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of the kitchen employees on a daily basis, ensuring policies and processes are being followed and inspecting operational flow on a continuous basis.
- Assist Executive Chef with the efficient and effective running of the kitchen ensuring that operating costs are minimized.
- Responsible for food quality and consistency of menu items, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Assist with the hiring, on-boarding and continuous training of kitchen employees.
- Schedule and oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances.
- Assist with creation of schedules for kitchen employees, adjusting as necessary to meet business needs and financial targets.
- Ensure compliance with department of health standards, maintaining superior cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas.
- Provide training and support to Front of House employees, to include menu knowledge and how to meet dietary needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
