Sous Chef

Union Joints•Birmingham, MI

38d

About The Position

We’re building a crew for this neighborhood joint we’ve built! Housed in the former school bus garage on Lincoln in Birmingham’s Rail District, Lincoln Yard and little yard are a one-two punch of punchy casual dining in an area that’s all about repurposing. We’re assembling a unique, anything-but-ordinary team to bring these two equally unique joints to life! For 28 years, Union Joints has put the independent approach to practice at local originals like the Clarkston Union, Union General, Union Woodshop, Vinsetta Garage, Fenton Fire Hall, Honcho, Gran Castor, Bunkhouse, Union Assembly, Mom’s Spaghetti and Union Rec. We’re building a crew for this stellar Birmingham endeavor with that same, inclusive, caring and game-for-it (as the games happen across the street!) spirit. We hire on care. If you’re interested: we’ll take it from there. Competitive pay and benefits including medical and supplemental insurance, on-demand pay, referral bonus, 401(k) and PTO! POSITION SUMMARY A Sous Chef is responsible for oversight of the kitchen portion of the restaurant. As a member of the management team, you will be responsible for general oversight of kitchen staff and procedures. This role includes kitchen staff oversight and training; ensuring food preparation is done per guidelines; maintaining the highest quality of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation at the restaurant; verifying that customers experience a quality dining experience; maintaining a sense of team cohesiveness.

Requirements

2-4 years restaurant experience preferred
2-4 years food preparation experience preferred
1+ year management experience preferred
Ability to handle stress under pressure
Ability to lead and manage a team
Basic math and calculation skills
Work well with others
Positive attitude
Current certifications as required by state and local laws
Understanding of food safety and sanitation rules

Responsibilities

Training new employees on kitchen procedures
Collaborating with restaurant leadership to create shift schedule and assignments, specifically for kitchen staff
Acquisition, orientation, training, supervision and development of kitchen staff.
Monitoring all kitchen equipment and supplies
Handling customer issues as they arise
Adjusting station assignments and/or assisting kitchen and FOH staff in their duties as needed due to absence or increased volume
Documenting any inventory concerns and assisting with counts as assigned
Motivating colleagues to maintain the Joint’s standards of excellence and ensure adherence to recipes and policies
Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
Assist CDC in maintaining appropriate labor and food costs according to budget as well as monitoring and minimizing waste
Assist CDC in menu planning as assigned, including ordering of food and kitchen supplies
Receive and appropriately store kitchen orders in a neat orderly manner, as well as check deliveries for accuracy/quality
Acting as a backup to Front of House Manager, as needed