AM Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Customer Service : provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner. Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and Clients
• 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 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 café's 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
• Communicate : effectively communicate with vendors, management and staff to ensure efficient operations without issue
• 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
• Hire: work with staffing recruiter to select and hire appropriate kitchen staff to grow your team
• Safety : maintain a clean and organized kitchen and workspace, in all service areas. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management - and ensure your team is following guidelines as well
• Operations : set operational goals and follow-up plans for the work unit; conduct monthly food, safety, sanitation and facility reviews to improve cafe standards and correct deficiencies
• Administrative : set 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 4 years of applicable culinary experience; previous Sous Chef experience preferred
• Culinary school graduate or college degree
• Solid track record of success in previous management role
• Sous Chefs must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department
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• Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Work Authorization
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
• We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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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. 75,000 per year Job Summary Flagship Culinary Services is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to run a mid-size, employee cafe for our Client, the largest social media company in the world. Our cafes are fast-paced, welcoming and put collaboration and learning at the forefront. No two days are the same and our Sous Chefs enjoy a work/life balance with a set schedule, weekends off and on-the-job-training for continuing your career in the culinary field. Job Description Job Perks and Benefits Monday-Friday schedule, 5:30am-3:30pm with weekends off 12 paid holidays Full medical, vision and dental coverage Competitive pay 401k with employer match On-the-job training to advance in your position Free meals and snacks during your shift

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