Objective
The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the CDC in leading the restaurant's culinary operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial performance. The Sous Chef oversees back of house (kitchen) performance, promoting continuous improvement in culinary operations.
Responsibilities
- Leadership Effectiveness
- Provides culinary leadership, assisting the CDC with planning and execution for the restaurant.
- Maintains a positive presence, serving as an ambassador and role model of Garces standards.
- Fosters a culture committed to inspired hospitality and culinary excellence.
- Builds a skilled BOH team by recruiting, training, coaching, and managing kitchen staff.
- Ensures culinary standards and procedures are followed to provide an exceptional guest experience.
- Business Effectiveness
- Stays updated on culinary trends and explores opportunities for growth.
- Ensures performance against operational standards, including guest satisfaction, revenue, COGS, labor costs, and safety standards.
- Maintains the physical plant and food safety standards.
- Supports sales, marketing, and public relations efforts, representing the restaurant at events and media.
- Monitors and controls assets, ensuring security of resources.
- Addresses operational challenges effectively.
- Personal Effectiveness
- Acts with integrity and accountability, serving as a role model.
- Pursues personal growth through ongoing development activities.
- Completes tasks timely and within budget.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Builds positive relationships with employees, guests, partners, and the community.
- Prioritizes hospitality and cuisine quality, seeking ways to enhance satisfaction.
- Fosters teamwork, respect, and cooperation.
- Communicates clearly and constructively.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the CDC, GM, or CEC.