Senior Sous Chef: Lead Menus, Mentoring, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Sophia's Bruncheonette, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophia's Bruncheonette, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a professional Sous Chef to act as second in command in the kitchen, following the Executive Chef's specifications and guidelines. You will apply culinary and managerial skills to uphold and enhance customer satisfaction.

You will help design menus, produce high quality plates, ensure timely kitchen operations, and fill in for the Executive Chef when needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Accuracy and speed in emergency situations and problem solving.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Working knowledge of software: MS Office, restaurant management software, POS.

Responsibilities

• Help design of all food and drinks menus.
• Produce high quality plates in design and taste.
• Ensure kitchen operates to quality standards.
• Fill in for Executive Chef in planning and directing prep.
• Resolve issues and manage challenging situations.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, set schedules and assess performance.
• Order supplies and stock inventory.
• Enforce sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive, professional approach with staff and customers.

Skills

Proven experience as a Sous Chef

Cooking methods understanding

Kitchen and staff management

Emergency handling speed and accuracy

Industry best practices

MS Office / POS knowledge

Education

BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS

Job description

Sophia's Bruncheonette, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a professional Sous Chef to act as second in command in the kitchen, following the Executive Chef's specifications and guidelines. You will apply culinary and managerial skills to uphold and enhance customer satisfaction.

You will help design menus, produce high quality plates, ensure timely kitchen operations, and fill in for the Executive Chef when needed.