Sous Chef

Puttshack•Dania Beach, FL

About The Position

The Sous Chef is part of the culinary leadership team, working alongside and under the guidance of the Executive Chef to lead and support the daily operations in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, driving the culinary execution of our uniquely inspired menu. Responsible for the preparation and execution of the menu within Puttshack Standards, the Sous Chef will assist with running the day to day kitchen operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a culinary manager or supervisor in a full-service restaurant, with at least 3 years of overall experience within a high-volume food & beverage, hospitality, and/or social entertainment venue
Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationship
Must be organized, work efficiently and be able to perform tasks with minimal oversight and supervision
Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve conflict and provide direction to your teams
Demonstrates financial acumen, strong understanding of culinary operations & safety
Tech savvy and willingness to learn new systems and tools
Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Culinary Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage kitchen operations and shifts, ensuring the day-to-day execution for dish, prep and line stations
Support daily operations by following food quality standards across preparation and storage
Assist with kitchen training across food execution, menu rollouts and system initiatives
Uphold all policies and procedures focused on product quality: daily line checks, prep and par level control, regular food audits, and 100% commitment to safe and sanitary operations.
Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations to ensure seamless service
Focus on team member/associate development and cross training to ensure maximum operational efficiency and career growth.
Provide continuous coaching and direction to hourly staff
Represent Puttshack’s brand and values to create a respectful, positive and professional work environment
Introduce and support the implementation of kitchen training materials to the team
Champion the Puttshack brand by ensuring a consistent and exceptional guest experience
Ensure a quality guest experience through oversight of associates preparing and cooking food
Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment and food safety
Ensure proper safety protocols to minimize risk and ensure a safe environment for guests and associates
Other projects and duties as assigned