Sous Chef (hrly) - Tattersall River Falls

Morrissey Hospitality • River Falls, WI

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About The Position

The Sous Chef assists with supervising the culinary department, including food preparation and cooking, and training and coaching staff on producing and preparing menu items. The role supports kitchen operations at Tattersall River Falls, a destination distillery, event center, and dining experience serving elevated New American cuisine with fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients whenever possible. The culinary team works collaboratively and creatively to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of related supervisory or management experience in a high-volume, high-energy food and beverage environment.
• Exceptional knowledge of food preparation.
• Working knowledge of food cost, purchasing, and kitchen equipment operations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and food costing systems.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to food, safety, sanitation, and employment.
• Able to move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to position oneself to move about, use kitchen station tools and equipment, and communicate with employees and management.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and/or direct staff in preparing food according to approved recipes and procedures.
• Expedite service and oversee the flow of orders.
• Assist with purchasing, preparation, and delivery of food and non-food items, while controlling and managing the security and storage of purchased inventory.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and scheduling back-of-house staff.
• Exercise reasonable care, perform required maintenance, and ensure operating instructions, safety standards, and guidelines are followed for restaurant equipment and facility assets.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Train and coach staff on the production and preparation of menu items.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Accidental injury insurance
• Worker’s compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts for limited vision and dental, and dependent care
• Health savings account
• Vacation/paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay; hourly employees must work the holiday and are paid time and one half
• Military leave
• Voting leave
• Bereavement leave
• School leave
• Jury duty leave
• Witness duty leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Personal leave (LOA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed