Sous Chef

Le Bilboquet; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Bilboquet, an upscale French restaurant, is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and aid the Executive Chef in menu development. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in high-pressure environments, strong leadership qualities, and exceptional communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of $75,000 and various benefits, making it a great opportunity for skilled culinary professionals.

Benefits

Dining discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a comparable Sous Chef position, preferably in a Michelin Star environment.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Must hold a current Food Handler’s license or obtain it within a month of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations and supervising kitchen staff.
• Assists in menu development and ensures compliance with health standards.
• Maintains the kitchen's cleaning schedule and oversees inventory management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Upscale French Restaurant Group is seeking a professional and experienced Sous Chef immediately. As Sous Chef, you are responsible for day-to-day operations in the kitchen. The Sous Chef directly supervises all kitchen staff and delegates tasks to ensure that the highest standards are being met. In this role, you assist the CDC and Executive Chef with menu development and execution. A natural leader, the Sous Chef hires, trains, and mentors kitchen staff. Strong communication skills are a must for this role. Must have 2+ years in a comparable position, and training at a Michelin Star, or similarly rated restaurant, or with a Michelin Star-awarded chef.

Location: Palm Beach, FL

Primary Responsibilities:

• Opens or closes the kitchen daily.
• Oversees the line and the pass during service.
• Helps with prep.
• Helps Chef de Cuisine develop new menu items, daily specials, and seasonal specials while adhering to the quality control and standards set by the Executive Chef.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedule for the kitchen, and schedules emergency maintenance and repairs when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with Department of Health standards.
• Works with Chef de Cuisine to execute ordering and inventory.
• Maintain labor and food costs while optimizing output to meet company standards.
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have 2+ years in a comparable position, and training at a Michelin Star, or similarly rated restaurant, or with a Michelin Star-awarded chef.
• 1+ years of multi-unit leadership experience (preferred).
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Strong communication skills with ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, results-oriented, and guest-focused.
• The ability to work with a high degree of independence.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel between assigned restaurants.
• Hold a current Food Handler’s license or must obtain within a month of hire.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dining discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
  
  

Compensation Details: Salary ($75,000 with 6 month evaluation)

• WEEKEND AVAILABILITY NEEDED
• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  
  

Le Bilboquet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with respect to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state and local laws, it is the policy of Le Bilboquet to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Le Bilboquet’s Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone].

More detail about Le Bilboquet - Palm Beach part of Le Bilboquet, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/313811-Le-Bilboquet---Palm-Beach

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Restaurants

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