Sous Chef -

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Sous Chef

REPORTS TO (Title Only) : Executive Chef

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Yes or No) : Yes

DIRECT REPORTS : TBD

INDIRECT REPORTS : TBD

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION :

Purpose and function of job. (No

longer than 3 sentences.)

Coordinate and facilitate all food preparation, presentation, and service

procedures as directed by the Executive Chef. Monitor quality and quantity of

prepared food. Ensure proper rotation and utilization of stored food to prevent

waste. Monitor employee performance, provide instruction as needed, and

monitor staffing levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / DUTIES :

List duties in order of time spent or

importance. Essential duties and

tasks that must be performed with or

without reasonable accommodation.

Personally, and alongside kitchen staff, facilitate all food preparation,

presentation, and service procedures as directed by Executive Chef.

Monitor quantity of prepared food and ensure that quality and quantity

standards are consistently satisfied.

• Ensure proper rotation and utilization of stored food to prevent waste.
• Oversees food preparation to ensure proper consistency, flavor,

presentation, and portion control.

• Monitors staffing levels, early out requests, and overtime.
• Monitors and ensures kitchen and storage areas are clean, sanitary, and

meet health and safety standards.

• Delegate work assignments to cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Monitor employee performance, instructs employees in the proper

performance of job duties, and administer disciplinary action.

• Requisition stock according to business needs / pars.
• Ensure that the kitchen, storage areas, and other related areas are kept

clean and free of safety hazards.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

Education, experience, skills required,

equipment used.

• One (1) year of experience in the same or similar position preferred.
• Must be able to stand and walk for majority of shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 40 pounds.
• Other physical demands include but are not limited to grasping, reaching,

bending, lifting, and kneeling.

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain / maintain any necessary licenses and / or

certifications.

Note : This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive. It may be expanded to include other duties and

responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.