Sous Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent earning potential

Three weeks paid time off annually

401k + company match

Holiday closures on Christmas and Thanksgiving

Job summary

A leading dining establishment in North Wales, Montgomery County, seeks a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and mentor the back of house team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant management role. Responsibilities include food production, scheduling, and inventory management. Join us for excellent earning potential, benefits including paid time off, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years high volume, full service restaurant experience in a management position.
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure.
• Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team.
• Supervise and train back of house team members.
• Oversee food production and operations in the restaurant.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Butchering experience

Job description

Join to apply for the Sous Chef role at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Our Sous Chefs partner with the Executive Chef to provide direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback on job performance. The Sous Chefs are responsible for butchering and portion control, additionally they supervise team members who have been certified in butchering duties. We expect our Sous Chefs to have excellent communication skills, as they are responsible for the back of house team members and certain administrative tasks, including but not limited to scheduling, staffing, ordering and inventory. Our Sous Chefs oversee all back of house operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR.

What we expect of you:

• Provides support to Executive Chef in all areas of responsibility
• Manages back of house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR
• Provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback
• Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders
• Conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort
• Responsible for scheduling back of house team members
• Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals
• Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift
• Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen

What’s in it for you:

• Excellent earning potential
• Attainable bonus paid every other pay period
• Three weeks paid time off annually
• 401k + company match
• New store openings— several growth opportunities for all team members!
• Holiday closures— closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on the Fourth of July and Christmas Eve!

Qualifications:

• 2 years high volume, full service restaurant experience in a management position
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure
• Self-Actualized and motivated
• Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance
• Butchering experience preferred

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.