Sous Chef

Sweetwater Sound • Fort Wayne, IN

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Sweetwater, the nation's #1 online retailer of pro audio gear and musical equipment, is seeking an experienced, motivated and friendly, customer facing Sous Chef to join our growing in-house dining team. This individual will need to have availability during the day and weekends. Additionally, they will work 40 hours a week with flexibility, based on scheduling needs and events around our campus. Our Sous Chef would be responsible for working alongside and supervising a team of cooks during lunch and weekends. Our Sous Chefs are the problem solvers for minute to minute, daily operations for Sweetwater’s food services operation.

Requirements

• Has experience with all levels of the ordering process in a kitchen environment.
• Must have 3-5+ years of experience of cooking/managing a kitchen team.
• Ability to multitask and complete tasks at a fast but accurate pace.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet productivity rates/deadlines.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs.).
• Flexibility with scheduling between our two dining locations.
• WOWs The Customer – You possess a deep passion and desire for creating amazing customer & colleague experiences
• Get Things Done – You have a great work ethic and move through tasks with a sense of urgency
• Obsesses over the Details – You are committed to paying attention to the details
• Drives Continuous Improvement – You are always focusing on effective and efficient work and ways to get better
• Develop the Future – You are committed to the pursuit of growing personally & professionally and have a focus on bringing your colleagues along in that journey

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree preferred & ACF accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Problem solve and resolve customer issues at a high level.
• Oversee the ordering of a product while maintaining low food waste levels.
• Execute batch cooking and other different cooking techniques as well as a variety of cuisines.
• Communicate effectively with teams and individuals to improve and critique already established dishes on a professional level.
• Effectively coach team members at multiple diner stations by providing insightful feedback and training.
• Set the attendance standard for team members by being reliable for day-to-day operations and on time for their shifts.
• Maintain a high standard for organization and cleanliness, keeping stations clean and complying with food safety standards.
• Ability to cultivate and foster a culture where employees are valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed