Outlet Sous Chef

Hard Rock Cafe; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to serve as second in command in our cafe, reporting to the Kitchen Manager and/or Executive Chef. You will ensure culinary standards are upheld, food is prepared to specification, plated attractively, and served quickly.

You will lead an hourly team, uphold brand values, and support senior management in building a cohesive unit focused on guest satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the preparation and design of all food orders.
• Maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, safety, and food preparation hygiene
• Support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to consistently deliver all products and services to brand
• Foster an environment of customer service in which all team members put the guest first in every
• Execute established food standards for overall guest satisfaction that meet or exceed brand
• Fill in for the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Possess a self-motivated approach to his/her own personal and professional growth.

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Sous Chef will be the second in command in our cafe, following the Kitchen Manager and/or Executive Chef. In addition, the Sous Chef ensures that Hard Rock culinary standards are upheld: the food looks good and is cooked properly, the proportions are correct, and it is cooked and served quickly. Also, the Sous Chef supports the cafe’s senior leadership in upholding all brand standards and core values while meeting or exceeding Hard Rocks business objectives.

• Support and assist in the preparation and design of all food orders.
• Maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, safety, and food preparation hygiene
• Support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to consistently deliver all products and services to brand
• Support senior management in building a highly functional hourly team who share a common vision and values surrounding the overall success of the
• Foster an environment of customer service in which all team members put the guest first in every
• Execute established food standards for overall guest satisfaction that meet or exceed brand
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and food handling practices to deliver optimal quality of product to
• Support staff development and advancement along well-defined career
• Serve as a Culinary Learning Coach developing, implementing, and executing learning & development programs for all Heart of House employees in order to drive continuous improvement and employee
• Fill in for the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Possess a self-motivated approach to his/her own personal and professional growth.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.