Sous Chef

Workstream; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

On-Demand Pay with Tapcheck

Meal daily

50% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Job summary

Workstream is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for Daily Grill Concepts in Burbank, CA. The Sous Chef will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and handling inventory management.

The ideal candidate must have an open availability, at least two years of experience in a full-service restaurant, and a positive, professional attitude. This role includes responsibilities such as scheduling, staff training, and maintaining kitchen safety standards.

Benefits include flexible scheduling, on-demand pay, and discounts on food and beverages.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking in a full-service restaurant.
• Must present a Food Handlers card within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to walk, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, and twist for 4-12 hours/day.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and adhere to company standards.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with scheduling and ordering products.
• Ensure kitchen areas are cleaned and stocked according to business volume.

Skills

Open availability

Strong multi-tasking ability

Professional attitude

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds

Job description

Headquartered in Palm Desert, CA, Daily Grill Concepts is a national restaurant company with 5 restaurants in two states. The Company boasts 2 different, yet complimentary brands, spanning the spectrum from Casual Daily Grill to the hip and trendy Public School Gastro Pubs.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef!

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing all daily kitchen operations, while adhering to company standards, developing, and training staffs over all stations in kitchen and meeting food costs budget and timelines. The Sous Chef will work with management in purchasing, inventory management and staffing issues. This person provides leadership and direction to all HOH culinary managers including team members. This person ensures that all recipes, preparations, and presentations meet company specifications and quality in a safe, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include assisting Kitchen Manager with scheduling hourly team members, ordering product, maintaining and ensuring proper food execution and minimal waste.
• Upholding safety and sanitation and recipe preparedness.
• Complete knowledge of all stations in kitchen, and recipes, portions, and presentation of entrees.
• Effectively communicates and manage all kitchen personnel to ensure efficient operations and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Responsible for supporting the achieving budgets within the kitchen (food efficiencies, inventory, labor cost and direct kitchen expenses)
• Control and implementation of new recipes and seasonal rollouts.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-energy and demanding environment.
• Ensure proper staffing levels by assisting in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.
• Recommend and initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment, including but not limited to sinks, stoves, grills, hoods, coolers, freezers, etc., are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis.
• Ensure that all kitchen areas and related storerooms are cleaned, mopped, and properly stocked according to anticipated business volume and in accordance with sanitation and health department requirements. Notify General Manager immediately of any maintenance and repair needs.
• Must have basic computer skills

Job Requirements

• Must have an open availability including weekends and holidays
• Minimum of 2 years cooking in a full-service restaurant
• Strong multi-tasking ability, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Positive and Professional Attitude
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must present a Food Handlers card within 30 days of hire
• Must be comfortable with repetitive movements
• Must be able to walk, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, and twist for 4-12 hours/day
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• On-Demand Pay with Tapcheck
• Meal daily
• 50 % discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages when dining as a guest or ordering to-go in any of our restaurants
• Training and the opportunity to grow within the company and beyond
• Positive company culture focused on development of our team members
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Daily Grill introduces a twist on classic dishes and hand-crafted cocktails. Fresh, flavorful American fare is served in our beautiful restaurants designed to feel like your home away from home. Daily Grill features seasonal menus with locally-sourced ingredients prepared in a scratch kitchen.

Signature favorites like our Chicken Pot Pie and Loaded Mac & Cheese bring back nostalgic memories at the first bite. Creative contemporary dishes like Ahi Tuna Sashimi and Spicy Shrimp & Chicken Pasta add a modern-flare to our wide-ranging menu.

Happy Hour can be enjoyed daily. Breakfast and weekend brunch is available at select locations.

Our team members deliver an experience personalized to each guest and strive to exceed their expectations. Since 1989, we've built a loyal following within the local communities we serve. Above all, we remain true to our philosophy, The only thing we put before our guests is our food. #ThinkDaily