Executive Sous Chef

Lombardi Family Concepts, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lombardi Family Concepts, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a well-rounded Sous Chef with French cuisine experience to lead kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef and General Manager.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of Sous Chef or Chef de Partie experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a professional demeanor, with a focus on quality, cost control, and guest satisfaction. DOH Food Protection certification is preferred, and the role includes inventory management, staff

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years at a Sous Chef level management position for upscale, full-service establishments.
• French cuisine experience required.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs for food preparation.
• Clear, positive, energetic communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of kitchen, food prep and service operations alongside Executive Chef and General Manager.
• Responsible for accurate creation and presentation of all food items served to guests.
• Ensure quality and accuracy in preparation of all menu items.
• Execute all paperwork associated with Sous Chef position.
• Learn and be able to execute all kitchen positions effectively with the ability to teach, and assist staff members.
• Help achieve company goals for sales, cost control and profitability.
• Responsible for ordering, stocking and managing inventory levels and quality.
• Must maintain a professional and welcoming attitude while at work.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

French cuisine

Education

Culinary degree

Hospitality degree

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals looking to advance their career. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of the fundamentals of French food, wine and service standards as well as a professional demeanor and, most importantly, the desire to learn and potential for growth in the company. A hospitality or culinary degree is preferred but not required.

Ideal Candidates Possess:

• 3-5 years experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie
• Highly-developed knowledge of various culinary styles and mastery of all line level cooking stations.
• A professional and polished approach to leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to comfortably lead a team in a busy atmosphere.
• DOH Food Protection certified.

Lombardi Family Concepts is searching for a well-rounded Sous Chef with French cuisine experience.

The Sous Chef position is about:

• Managing all aspects of kitchen, food prep and service operations alongside Executive Chef and General Manager.
• Responsible for accurate creation and presentation of all food items served to guests.
• Ensure quality and accuracy in preparation of all menu items.
• Execute all paperwork associated with Sous Chef position.
• Learn and be able to execute all kitchen positions effectively with the ability to teach, and assist staff members.
• Help achieve company goals for sales, cost control and profitability
• Responsible for ordering, stocking and managing inventory levels and quality.
• Must maintain a professional and welcoming attitude while at work.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years at a Sous Chef level management position for upscale, full-service establishments
• French cuisine experience required
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs for food preparation.
• Clear, positive, energetic communication skills, both verbal and written
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Ability to accept criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations