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The Berkeley Hotel
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:Sous Chef
REPORTS TO:Chef de Cuisine
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Experience in a from-scratch kitchen operation in upper casual restaurant or white table cloth concepts. A experience in independent concepts is preferred. Experienced Line Cooks with high volume experience and culinary graduates looking to grow with an expanding company are encouraged to apply.
Creative ability to create new menu items and specials.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate directions and expectations and has the sincere desire to build, coach, and develop successful teams.
Ability to foster an environment where team members are engaged and have a sense of ownership.
Passion for and commitment to the restaurant industry.
Entrepreneurial attitude and approach to thinking required to lead an emerging concept/brand (i.e. sees big picture, embraces critical thinking, quest for continuous improvement, innovative).
Commitment to fostering an environment of superior guest service and quality; ability to successfully resolve guest service issues.
Excellent analytical, planning/organizational, and problem solving skills.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to pass thorough background check.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Ensuring a high level of quality and consistency of product at all times.
Establishing and maintaining a TEAM environment that displays a high level of energy, engagement, and builds ownership.
Assisting Executive Chef in development of menu specials including recipe, cost, and sales tracking.
Maintaining sanitation, cleanliness, and safety in kitchen operations that meets company standards and complies with government regulations.
Achieving desired results relative to the management of food and labor costs, while not sacrificing the guest experience.
Ensuring that kitchen equipment is properly maintained and fully operational.
Ordering, receiving, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
BENEFITS:
Highly competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid vacations
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
Employee Signature: ______Print Name:______
Date: _____/_____/_____