Sous Chef

The Winchester; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Insurance

Food and Beverage Discounts at all loc

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid holidays off

Free Shift Meals and discounts on your

profit sharing bonus with no cap

Job summary

The Winchester in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee all kitchen operations for our All In Hospitality Group concept. You will work closely with in-house leadership to ensure concept success, profitability, guest relations, culture, and food and beverage development.

We value teamwork, growth, and a low-stress, family-like atmosphere. The role offers 45-47 hour weeks, competitive salary starting at $55,000 plus profit-sharing potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen leadership roles.
• Strong organizational skills to manage restaurant needs.
• Excellent communication to inspire consistency and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations for the concept.
• Collaborate with Culinary Director on menu development and cost control.
• Mentor and develop current in-house leadership and hourly staff.
• Focus on profitability through inventory, waste, and labor management.
• Ensure guest service standards and efficient operations every shift.
• Interview and hire kitchen leadership and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Benefits

• PTO
• Insurance
• Food and Beverage Discounts at all locations
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Join Our Team!

We are building a kitchen that promotes an upbeat culture, stability and consistency, and plenty of future growth opportunities. Our managers are highly involved in day to day operations, coaching and guidance, and promoting teamwork for the best work life balance of all employees.

Sous Chef will have oversight of all kitchen operations for their concept of All In Hospitality Group. They will work directly with their in house leadership to ensure concept success, profitability, guest relations, culture, food and beverage development, education, coaching and mentorship.

Benefits

• Pay: Minimum $55,000/year - negotiable salary based on experience, profit sharing bonus with no cap!
• 14 days of PTO per calendar year - you earn more PTO with each year in your role.
• Insurance and 401k
• Paid holidays off
• Free Shift Meals and discounts on your days off, at all of our locations for you and a guest!
• AM and PM shifts with a focus on work life balance. A true less than 50 hour work week, average 9 hour work days.
• Multiple growth opportunities, you can control your path!

Areas of Focus

• Building and maintaining relationships with food vendors
• Focused on in-store food cost, inventory, and waste management
• Menu development alongside Culinary Director
• Mentorship and development with current in-house leadership and hourly staff
  • Leading 1-1’s
  • Action plans for goal achievements
• Ensuring safety practices and handbook standards are being followed
• Working to maximize profitability in the kitchen
  • Reviewing store inventory and variances
  • Reviewing P&Ls and cost effectiveness
  • Reviewing and controlling labor costs
• Creating and promoting healthy workplace culture and teamwork towards a communitive goal
• Interviewing and hiring kitchen leadership and hourly staff
• Ensuring efficiencies along facility layouts and in-house assets
• Developing and executing sales driving opportunities
• Running shifts daily to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations

Requirements

• Those with previous experience excel well in this fast paced environment, however we can work with any skill set if you bring the drive and motivation to learn.
• Strong organizational skills to manage the needs of the restaurant
• Communication skills to inspire and motivate consistency and excellence
• Strong belief in a professional and ethical approach to leading, motivating, and developing staff

Reports To: Chef de Cuisine, and General Manager

Pay: Salary

Hours: 45-47 hours/week

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