sous chef

Thomas Keller

4d • $69,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Chef Thomas Keller's Yountville restaurant, Ad Hoc, is seeking enthusiastic and capable individuals who are passionate about food, beverage and hospitality to join the culinary brigade as a Sous Chef. Opened in 2006 and originally intended as a temporary concept, Ad Hoc presents the American comfort food of Chef Keller's childhood in a casual dining setting. The restaurant's daily-changing four-course menu is served family-style, capturing the conviviality of home. As a member of the culinary leadership team, this individual must be an independent worker and possess proven management skills. In this role, you will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to oversee and manage all aspects of the kitchen. You will uphold the company's standards of food quality and cleanliness while consistently training and mentoring the team to help them exceed their personal and professional goals. Qualified individuals should possess a strong attention to detail, organization and cleanliness. In addition to technical skill of a minimum of 5 years of experience, the individual must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a strong team collaborator.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience
• Strong attention to detail, organization and cleanliness
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to be a strong team collaborator
• Advanced Knife Skills
• Ability to Work Independently
• Mentoring and Training Skills
• Team Development and Training
• Adaptability to Dynamic Tasks
• Time Management Skills
• Flexibility in Responding to Demands
• Ability to Handle High Pressure Situations

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Oversee production and service teams, ensuring seamless operation and coordination. You will be leading a dynamic team, ensuring the highest standards of performance.
• Collaboration: Ensure all demands and requests are met with flexibility and precision. Your ability to adapt and respond quickly to various demands will be crucial.
• Adaptability: Handle a variety of tasks, always adhering to our high standards. You must be ready to respond to the kitchen's dynamic needs.
• Leadership: Lead by example while being open to continuous learning. Foster a structured environment where systems are crucial yet provide the flexibility for creative input and menu changes.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain the highest standards in cleanliness, organization, and technical execution, ensuring every product meets Ad Hoc standards.
• Administrative Duties: Complete performance counseling paperwork, manage ordering, and oversee inventory responsibilities.

Benefits

• 401K and the opportunity to receive up to 4.0% of your salary as matching contributions
• Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose
• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness plans, pet insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Daily family meal
• Scholarship programs
• Peer mentorship program
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller's casual properties
• Gym membership discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees