AM Executive Sous Chef
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Responsibilities
- Customer Service : provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner. Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and C lients
- Lead : as the leader of the kitchen , you must maintain a high level of service for our Client and set the tone for your team of Sous Chefs, Jr. Sous, Prep and Line Cooks, Food Receivers, Dishwashers and Front of House representatives
- Create: develop and test recipes and new techniques and create daily-changing menus that you and your team will execute for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Oversee Production : responsible for your cafes' food production according to recipe, inventory procedures and safety standards. Oversee all phases of food procurement, production and service
- Manage: supervise all kitchen personnel and manage their shift assignments and scheduling, training and professional development, performance reviews, disciplinary actions and more
- Quality Check : maintain food quality standards, keeping up with inventory and ordering, food storage and rotation and conduct daily line checks, taste tests and more
- Communicate : effectively communicate with vendors, management and staff to ensure efficient operations without issue
- Hire: work with staffing recruiter to select and hire appropriate kitchen staff to grow your team s
- Safety : maintain a clean and organized kitchen and workspace, in all service areas . F ollow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management - and ensure your team s are following guidelines as well
- Operations : set operational goals and follow-up plans for your work unit s ; conduct monthly food, safety, sanitation and facility reviews to improve cafe standards and correct deficiencies
- Administrative : s et time for emails, paperwork, management meetings, safety observations, leadership trainings, interviews and more
- Other duties as assigned
- Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent culinary skills and experience with high volume production and large batch cooking
- Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
- Experience with menu planning and recipe development
- Strong communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
- Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of applicable culinary experience; previous Sous Chef experience required
- Culinary school graduate or college degree
- Solid track record of success in previous management role
- Sr. Sous Chefs must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department
- About:
- Must have and maintain an active Management Level Food Handlers' Certification (ServSafe) and adhere to local food handler requirement. Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner.
- Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Benefits
Additional Information
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The pay rate or range for this position is: $95,000 to 105,000 per year Job Summary Flagship Culinary Services is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to run a large café and its corresponding café concepts for our Client, the largest social media company in the world! Job Description Job Perks and Benefits Monday-Friday: 5:30 AM - 3 PM No weekends 12 paid holidays Full medical, vision and dental coverage Competitive pay 401k with employer match Free meals and snacks during your shift
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