Sous Chef

Driftlkw; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Driftlkw in Belmont, North Carolina, is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in managing kitchen operations and ensuring high food quality. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen and a strong commitment to food safety standards.

Responsibilities include delivering exceptional food and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates are encouraged to have formal culinary training and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a full service, high volume, scratch kitchen.
• Experience in leading an upscale casual concept restaurant.
• Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Deliver exceptional food and beverage quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.

Skills

Food quality commitment

Service-oriented

Leadership

Sanitation standards

Ability to lift 50lbs

Education

Formal culinary training

Tools

Servsafe certification

Job description

Description

SOUS CHEF SUMMARY

Assists Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in providing management oversight for all aspects of an efficient, high-quality and profitable kitchen operation. Must have a high degree of commitment to food quality and safety standards while maintaining consistency in preparing the highest quality food. Contributes to the achievement of financial objectives by continually focusing on employee satisfaction, labor efficiency and quality work product.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage
• Professional image and demeanor
• Committed to delivering the highest quality of food, product standards, sanitation and safety
• Exceptionally service-oriented

SOUS CHEF REQUIREMENTS

• Must have at least 5 years experience in a full service, high volume, scratch kitchen
• Experience cooking in and ideally leading an upscale casual concept restaurant
• Formal culinary training and education is a plus
• Servsafe certified or Food Handler certification preferred
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50lbs and working on feet for at least 8 hours
• As a leader, displays at all times a professional and positive attitude
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in an exemplary fashion
• Maintains a culture of constant and ongoing training and continuous improvement
• Adequate computer skills and more importantly, the ability to learn a new computer application quickly and follow the standards associated with it
• Above all, a desire to be the best!