Executive sous chef Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

North Scottsdale Steakhouse has an opening for Sous Chef

We are seeking service minded individuals who are committed to guest satisfaction in a fast paced, high energy, fine dining, and fun environment.

Ideal candidate will be team oriented, have fine dining experience and be responsible for developing a staff committed to guest satisfaction. Candidates must be professional, dependable, enthusiastic and friendly. Must work within the culture of a professional high volume restaurant serving top quality food and beverage.

Summary of Position :

Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, kitchen equipment function replacement or repair, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Meat Fabrication
• Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs.
• Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
• Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
• Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
• Provide safety training in first aid, CPR, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.

Qualifications :

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits : Employee discount

Company Paid Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Dinner Only Restaurant

401k

Schedule : 11 hour shift

Evening shift

Every weekend

Holidays / Weekend availability

Scottsdale, AZ 85255 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience :

Culinary experience : 5 year (Preferred)

Cooking : 5 year (Preferred)

Chefs : 2 year (Preferred)