Sous Chef

Urban Roots Brewery LP•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

At BAWK by Urban Roots, staff are considered essential to creating a vibrant, healthy community and a great guest experience. The Sous Chef works directly with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure excellent service. The role calls for a strong interest in fried chicken and Southern cuisine, the ability to work both collaboratively and independently, and readiness to take on a new opportunity. The Sous Chef helps oversee food preparation, service flow, team performance, ordering, food quality, and kitchen standards.

Requirements

A clear, strong passion for preparing and learning about fried chicken and Southern cuisine.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently when needed.
Readiness to take on something new.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to read and follow written instructions in English.
Emotional awareness.
Ability to multitask while providing attentive service.
Full knowledge of proper food storage, holding, heating, cooling, and food handling.
Positive attitude.
Ability to receive, give, and implement constructive criticism.
Ability to work efficiently at speed.
Ability to maintain workplace safety.
Basic ordering knowledge.
Basic managerial and organizational skills.
Ability to stand, walk, and remain on one's feet for prolonged periods.
Ability to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, lift, and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 55 pounds using appropriate techniques and tools.
Ability to maneuver packages weighing more than 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance.
Ability to move 165 pounds using appropriate techniques and tools.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in moderate noise and on occasionally slippery floors.
Ability to comply with and enforce health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards.

Responsibilities

Write prep lists.
Handle proper ordering.
Establish and reinforce standards.
Ensure the overall flow of service.
Manage team performance and provide positive and constructive feedback.
Write a daily log, noting specifics throughout the shift.
Check in all orders, ensuring product quality and that items match the invoice.
Taste all items prepared in the kitchen.
Conduct line and station checks.
Prepare all food according to recipes.
Assist the kitchen and prep team.
Put away, organize, and rotate proteins.
Manage the maintenance and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
Remain aware of restaurant needs and labor.
Speak with guests, answer questions, and enthusiastically discuss specials, promotions, and restaurant activities.
Communicate with teammates about restaurant needs and service flow.