Executive Sous Chef

World Cafe Live; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plan

401k options

Travel reimbursement credits

Cell phone reimbursement

Healthcare packages

Job summary

World Cafe Live in Philadelphia is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a dedicated team in two venues, The Lounge and The Music Hall, handling both casual and catered events. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, enforce standards, and collaborate on feature menu items while maintaining budgetary goals.

Availability for nights and weekends is expected. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits including PTO, 401k, travel and cell

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a Sous Chef.
• Minimum of three years of catering experience.
• Ability to read Event Orders and prepare catered events.
• Maintain ServSafe certification and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small dedicated team to meet weekly kitchen needs.
• Oversee both a la carte service and event catering execution.
• Ensure standards and procedures issued by the Executive Chef are followed.
• Develop skill sets across stations and participate in menu development.
• Attend weekly events meetings and manage inventory and budgets.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Catering experience

Team leadership

Event orders literacy

ServSafe certified

Budgeting labor/food costs

Multi-tasking under pressure

Job description

The Executive Sous Chef position at World Cafe Live offers a great opportunity for a talented, creative, and energetic culinary professional to bring their dedication and excitement to two unique spaces in Philadelphia, as well as develop new opportunities. You will have opportunity to lead daily a la carte service as well as coordinate catering for large events. The World Cafe Live footprint includes both The Lounge (a restaurant and bar that accommodates 140 seated or 220 standing), and The Music Hall that comfortably seats 300 and expands to accommodate 650 standing. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chefs will support all aspects of both a la carte and event catering execution.

World Cafe Live is a nonprofit organization founded on the principles of welcoming. Our mission is to open doors to shared music and culinary experiences that create connections, inspire learning and celebrate who we all are. We are a place for music. We are a place for learning. We are a place for community.

Since opening in 2004, we have been a vibrant hub for independent live music in Philadelphia. We invite over 150,000 people through our doors every year, supporting emerging and established artists, creating educational programs, and welcoming audiences of all ages and abilities. In addition to presenting over 500 shows each year, World Cafe Live offers great food and beverages daily and caters over two hundred special events annually.

Shifting from recovery to resilience, we are now enthusiastically entering our third year since re-opening with a focus on civic engagement, accessibility, and what it means to define a positive WCL experience for all employees, artists, and guests. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create a space where you can bring your authentic whole self to work. We look forward to you joining our team.

Executive Sous Chef

The Executive Sous Chef position at World Cafe Live offers a a positive team work environment with opportunity for individualism and creativity. The core of the job is working closely with the Executive Chef and leading a small dedicated team to accomplish the food service needs of the week. A typical week is Tues-Sat evenings (10pm) with flexibility based on the event schedule.

Core Responsibilities:

• enforce and maintain all standards and procedures as issued by the Executive Chef in relation to all kitchen activity and equipment
• ability to read Event Orders and order and prepare and execute catered events
• learn the a la carte menu and develop skill set for all prep and roles of each station
• maintain ServSafe certification and enforce and maintain all Office of Food Protection Health and Safety standards
• preform all duties of expo or lead line cook as needed to execute service
• checkout line cooks and close down kitchen at conclusion of service or event
• participate in feature menu item creation and execution
• complete all orders after detailed walkthrough of current inventory and ensuring that all product needed is in house in correct quantities
• attend weekly events meetings and any other required meetings as assigned
• assisting leadership in maintaining budgetary labor and food cost goals

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Positive attitude, especially in challenging or high pressure situations
• Team oriented mindset, with the ability to work autonomously
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Sous Chef
• Minimum of three years of experience in catering
• Reliable transportation to venue location
• Ability to multi-task in a high-paced atmosphere
• Proven ability to be responsive in a timely manner via phone and email
• Availability to work flexible hours primarily including nights and weekends
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs of weight

Compensation:

This is a full-time position for approx. 40-50 hours a week with an annual salary range of ($58,000-$62,000) commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include: PTO plan, 401k options, travel and cell phone reimbursement credits, and healthcare packages.