Sous Chef - Michael Jordan Restaurants

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About Us

Michael Jordan's Restaurants are a collaboration between Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG) and the greatest athlete of his generation, Michael Jordan. Located in the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, Michael Jordan's Steak House, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, and Sol Toro are a collection of elevated food, thoughtful beverages, and Heartfelt Hospitality.

Sous Chef Responsibilities :

General Operations

• Report to duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform.
• Run the line during the service, ensuring that the highest standards are met and that communication between all sections and restaurant departments is efficient and polite.
• Produce menu items for service, and maintaining high standards to achieve the correct quality, appearance and portion size.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes so that only those which meet our high standards are served to our guests.
• Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained by following cleaning routines and through ongoing diligence during the shift and in set-up and clean-down procedures.
• Observe the company’s fire plan and health safety policy.
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives.
• Accurately perform monthly inventories.
• Assist in standardizing production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Assist the Chef with daily pre-shift / post-shift and other periodic meetings to increase communication.
• Assist the Chef in analyzing sales figures to set, monitor, and control budget for the kitchen.
• Build and maintain a strategic relationship with all members of management.
• Build rapport between kitchen and front of house staff to minimize conflict.
• Conduct regular meetings to discuss department performance, areas of concern, priorities, and the strategic vision moving forward.
• Consistently monitor labor costs to remain within labor budgets when scheduling staff.
• Develop efficient processes to manage and control food inventory.
• Ensure proper equipment operation / maintenance.
• Maximize the productivity of the kitchen staff through effective training and supervision and establish an ongoing training calendar.
• Maintain relationships with vendors to place orders.
• Maintain proper safety and sanitation expectations.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.
• Respond to any guest complaints and takes necessary action.
• Supervise kitchen employees and delegate tasks as needed.

Employee Relations

The preceding reflects management’s definition of essential functions for the Sous Chef position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The General Manager may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons.

Sous Chef Benefits

Requirements :