Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

The candidate must be driven to lead, nurture and motivate a high performing team :

• Should have top industry experience and the ability to raise our already high standards of quality and guest satisfaction.
• 2+ years of operational restaurant or hotel management experience (back of house)
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to the hospitality industry.
• Has an influential philosophy leadership and management presence based on mutual respect and organization coupled with strong business acumen.
• The ability to maintain a calm demeanor under pressure while understanding the principles of People, Product and Process.
• Adheres to guidelines with regard to company standards.
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility
• Have previous high-end Restaurant experience
• Catering / Banqueting background a plus
• Produce accurate recipes and photo specifications for new dishes implemented on menus.
• Provide a quick and efficient service at all times and be flexible as and when required.
• Maintain good working relations with your team and all other members of staff in the kitchen.
• Take ownership for kitchen cleanliness at all times.
• Take ownership for correct portion control and that wastage is kept to a minimum and to ensure that correct stock rotation is evident within the kitchen.
• Pro-actively monitor, food purchases, food wastage, stock rotation and levels on a daily basis to ensure the monthly food cost budget is achieved.
• Take ownership for fresh food and dry store orders on a daily basis. All orders are to be submitted after checking current stock levels and are to be in line with business needs.
• Conduct and co-ordinate the daily order of fresh food produce for the entire kitchen in line with business needs.
• Take ownership for presenting new ideas for menus, presentations and working practices to Upper Management.
• Certification by NYC DOH is a MUST!
• Must have a flexible schedule and available to work nights and weekend