Sous Chef

Cosm Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosm Inc. in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, managing food costs, staff, and procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining recipe quality, scheduling team members, and overseeing kitchen inventory.

The ideal candidate will have a culinary background, at least 3 years of kitchen experience, and strong leadership skills. The position requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-volume kitchen experience.
• 2+ years in kitchen management.
• Must possess applicable state/local licenses and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all recipes are consistent in quality.
• Manage kitchen inventory and ordering.
• Schedule team members within budgeted labor costs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Culinary school graduate or related training

Job description

Summary

The Sous Chef will be responsible for the overall daily operation of the Kitchen, as well as responsible for the food and food-related costs, procedures, quality, and all back-of-house labor percentage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all recipes are consistent in quality, appearance and production timeframes are adhered to for all items produced.
• Ensuring opening and closing procedures for kitchen staff are completed.
• Schedules team members within budgeted labor cost; approves vacation requests ensuring that staffing levels are still met.
• Track and manage the inventory, preparing and ordering all items for kitchen.
• Manage the labor daily in the labor management system.
• Oversee the team member hiring, training, and continued development.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and condition.
• Address team member and guest concerns and provide support in escalating situations.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for the kitchen line team members.
• Monitors all kitchen areas to ensure that all Health and Safety guidelines are in place and being followed and ensure OSHA codes and policies are followed at all times.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures and Cosm standards
• Open and flexible schedule with the availability to work weekends and holidays as necessary

Qualifications

• Culinary school graduate or related training required
• Must possess applicable state/local licenses and certifications
• 3+ years of high-volume kitchen experience
• 2+ years in kitchen management
• Must be able to lift, stand, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate the team
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. Cosm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.