Exec Sous Chef or Sous Chef

Lago; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Parking benefits

Flexible schedule

Career growth

Staff recognition

Job summary

Lago in Cleveland is seeking a talented chef to join our kitchen management team. We offer a dynamic work environment, great benefits, a flexible schedule and strong support from ownership.

You will bring 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience, lead shifts, ensure safety and sanitation, manage recipes and inventory, and coach a culinary team to deliver memorable dining experiences. Weekly pay and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Advanced understanding of business operations and financials.
• Ability to manage shifts, scheduling and daily decision making.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise kitchen operations to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and recipe adherence.
• Lead and develop culinary team; manage inventory and POS systems.

Skills

High-volume culinary management

Business operations understanding

Leadership coaching

Guest experience focus

POS & inventory knowledge

Safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school preferred

Food safety certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

We are looking for a talented chef to join our kitchen management team! We take pride in offering our staff a dynamic work environment, great benefits, a flexible schedule and great support from upper management and ownership.

• Have 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trends
• Ensure adherence to recipes, safety practices and sanitation standards in the kitchen
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume, open kitchen
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and inventory control systems
• Coach, lead and develop culinary team
• Drive continuous improvement

Requirements

Benefits include:

• Discounts on and off the clock
• Discounted in demand parking in the Flats
• A shift meal
• A shift beverage
• Half off friends and family night for staff and their loved ones
• Flexible Schedule
• First call on tickets for high in demand Lago Custom Events event tickets
• Room for growth and advancement
• Staff incentives and recognition for going above and beyond
• Close knit, family-like work enviroment

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

High school or equivalent (Required)Experience: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:Food Safety Certification (Preferred)Pay + BonusHealth CarePaid Time Off (to support an active life outside of work)Ongoing career development and supportComprehensive management training programsFun work vibeCulinary School is preferred, but not required.
Pay Frequency:

• Weekly

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

• 10AM-6PM
• 2PM-12AM
• 6PM-3AM