Sous Chef

Cornerstone Restaurant Group; Montville Center (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Sous Chef in Connecticut. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure the highest food quality standards. This role requires strong culinary experience and excellent communication skills, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Annual bonus

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Dining discounts

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D

Paid parental leave (2 weeks)

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a culinary supervisor or higher.
• Valid food sanitation and alcohol awareness certifications.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Run the line during service, ensuring high standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and delegate tasks.
• Monitor quality and presentation of dishes.

Skills

Food & Beverage Knowledge

Communication Skills

Budgeting Skills

Staff Training

Math Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

POS Systems

Job description

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About Us

Michael Jordan's Restaurants are a collaboration between Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG) and the greatest athlete of his generation, Michael Jordan. Located in the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, Michael Jordan's Steak House, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, and Sol Toro are a collection of elevated food, thoughtful beverages, and Heartfelt Hospitality.

Sous Chef Responsibilities

1. Report to duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform.
2. Run the line during the service, ensuring that the highest standards are met and that communication between all sections and restaurant departments is efficient and polite.
3. Produce menu items for service, maintaining high standards for quality, appearance, and portion size.
4. Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes to ensure only those meeting our high standards are served to guests.
5. Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness by following routines and ongoing diligence during shifts and set-up/clean-down procedures.
6. Observe the company’s fire plan and health safety policy.
7. Use and operate all necessary tools and equipment safely and effectively, including knives.
8. Perform monthly inventories accurately.
9. Assist in standardizing recipes to ensure consistent quality.
10. Assist the Chef with daily pre-shift/post-shift meetings to increase communication.
11. Analyze sales figures to set, monitor, and control the kitchen budget.
12. Build and maintain strategic relationships with management.
13. Foster good rapport between kitchen and front of house staff to minimize conflict.
14. Conduct regular meetings to discuss performance, concerns, priorities, and strategic vision.
15. Monitor labor costs to stay within budgets when scheduling staff.
16. Develop efficient food inventory management processes.
17. Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
18. Maximize kitchen staff productivity through training and supervision, establishing an ongoing training calendar.
19. Maintain vendor relationships for ordering supplies.
20. Ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.
21. Perform administrative duties as needed.
22. Respond to guest complaints appropriately.
23. Supervise kitchen staff and delegate tasks as needed.

Employee Relations

1. Assist in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new staff.
2. Create and post staff schedules.
3. Handle employee counseling as needed.
4. Maintain a positive, stress-free environment for team members.
5. Facilitate employee recognition and incentive programs.
6. Monitor staff appearance and take corrective action if necessary.
7. Conduct timely employee reviews.
8. Work with HR and Chef to resolve staff conflicts.
9. Communicate effectively with kitchen staff.

Benefits

• Performance-based quarterly bonus
• Annual bonus
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Dining discounts
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary short-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Paid parental leave (2 weeks)
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Minimum 2 years experience as a culinary supervisor or higher
• Good food & beverage knowledge, including basic costing
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience in training culinary staff
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook; POS experience helpful
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong math skills for budgeting and recipe calculations
• Valid food sanitation and alcohol awareness certifications (may be obtained upon hire)

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