Ingredient-driven restaurant group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to assist in their new restaurant opening. Knowledge of and respect for high-quality ingredients is a must. Previous pasta experience is required, ideally including hands on experience making fresh pasta in house. This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated hospitality-minded individual looking to grow in all aspects of restaurant operations. Offers an untraditional schedule supporting work-life balance!
Ideally looking for candidates from high level kitchens focused on technique!
Sous Chef Responsibilities:
- Proactively lead, mentor and coach the team
- Administrative duties to include: ordering, receiving, quality control, and inventory of all product
- Create a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction
- Ensure the kitchen is clean, sanitized, and organized at all times, adhering to established food safety guidelines
Sous Chef Requirements:
- 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Junior Sous Chef or 4+ years cooking in a respected kitchen or operation
- Previous experience in an all-scratch kitchen required
- Familiar with high-quality meat preparation and whole animal butchery
- Previous pasta experience is required
- Excitement for delivering ingredient-driven high-quality food to the guest
- Excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to genuinely motivate others
- Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation includes:
- TIPPED, 40 hours/week position that is a 4 day schedule. Base pay of $20-$22/hour, with an estimated total compensation of $35-$45/hour inclusive of tips
- Medical reimbursement plan
- PTO plan