Sous Chef

Arlo Williamsburg•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel, is actively seeking a dynamic Sous Chef. This role is crucial in the kitchen, requiring extensive knowledge of all menu dishes. The Sous Chef will coordinate culinary teams, ensuring cooks meet the Chef's standards for cleanliness, punctuality, food quality, and standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate is passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in their approach, contributing to Arlo's mission to create a sense of awe.

Requirements

Must have 10 years + cooking experience in a high volume restaurant or hotel kitchen.
Must have 2 years of management experience.
Must be proficient in the English language (both speaking and writing).
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to stay on your feet for 8 hours plus.
Must have great knife skills in all butchery and knife cuts of any kind.
Must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of a professional kitchen.
Must have extensive knowledge of the NYC Department of Health’s codes and regulations.
NYC Serv Safe certificate.

Responsibilities

Work every station on the line and adhere to the same standards as the line cooks.
Oversee and drive their workgroup's production and/or service.
Interview candidates for their workgroup along with the Executive Sous Chef.
Evaluate while working with kitchen trails.
Train their workgroup.
Verify all employees are properly adhering to timekeeping standards.
Organize all prop lists for their workgroup.
Maintain an inventory.
Monitor and correct schedules if overtime is approaching for their workgroup.
Assist the chef in biannual employee evaluations in their workgroup.
Execute events during their service.
Review any equipment issues and record in the maintenance log.
Expedite their workgroup's service.
Work with the Executive Sous Chef to create new menu items to present to the Executive Chef.
Monitor and update all Department of Health and temperature logs.
Complete daily walk-throughs to verify all health department best practices are being followed and all items are to temperature.
Complete daily line checks prior to service to verify all recipes are to standard and all stations are properly stocked with their workgroup.
Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date Food Handler's permit.
Uphold all People Services best practices as it pertains to coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, hiring, and terminations.
Follow and ensure compliance of all Commune policies and standard operating procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Act as an ambassador to Commune Culture.