Sous Chef - Restaurant, Full Time - Sherman Oaks

Macy's • Sherman Oaks, CA

7d

About The Position

The Sous Chef directs, implements, and maintains the restaurant’s culinary and management philosophy, and guides staff in achieving objectives related to sales, cost containment, employee retention, cleanliness, and sanitation. The role serves as a mentor and leader, assigning tasks, hiring and developing staff, and motivating employees in a high-stress environment. The Sous Chef partners with the manager on culinary trends and on-brand initiatives, collaborates with restaurant leadership on special-event menus and team communication, and leads staff in continually improving the customer experience. The position offers growth potential within Bloomingdale’s restaurant family of brands.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of direct experience as a Sous Chef.
• Certification in DOH Food Protection.
• A degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, and the public.
• 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 understand and comply with policies, procedures, daily memos, chemical labels, and other instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
• Fluent English.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Direct, implement, and maintain the culinary and management philosophy.
• Guide staff and take steps to achieve sales, cost-containment, employee-retention, cleanliness, and sanitation objectives.
• Assign tasks, hire and develop staff, and motivate employees in a high-stress environment.
• Partner with the manager to identify culinary trends and implement new on-brand initiatives.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership to create menus for special events as needed.
• Work with restaurant leadership to ensure proper communication among co-workers.
• Motivate and lead staff to continually improve and exceed the customer experience.
• Manage the entire kitchen, from dishwashers to cooks.
• Resolve problems and conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.
• Follow company policies and procedures, daily memos, chemical labels, and other instructions.

Benefits

• Day-1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible colleagues.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible holiday time off and flexible scheduling.
• Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv.
• Enhanced benefits, including pet, home, and auto insurance.
• 401(k) plan options.
• Bonus earning opportunities.
• Growth potential opportunities.
• Employee discount at Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s stores.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree