Sous Chef

Sophia's Bruncheonette, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophia's Bruncheonette, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a professional Sous Chef to act as second in command in the kitchen, following the Executive Chef's specifications and guidelines. You will apply culinary and managerial skills to uphold and enhance customer satisfaction.

You will help design menus, produce high quality plates, ensure timely kitchen operations, and fill in for the Executive Chef when needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Accuracy and speed in emergency situations and problem solving.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Working knowledge of software: MS Office, restaurant management software, POS.

Responsibilities

• Help design of all food and drinks menus.
• Produce high quality plates in design and taste.
• Ensure kitchen operates to quality standards.
• Fill in for Executive Chef in planning and directing prep.
• Resolve issues and manage challenging situations.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, set schedules and assess performance.
• Order supplies and stock inventory.
• Enforce sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive, professional approach with staff and customers.

Skills

Proven experience as a Sous Chef

Cooking methods understanding

Kitchen and staff management

Emergency handling speed and accuracy

Industry best practices

MS Office / POS knowledge

Education

BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS

Job description

We are looking for a professional Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef's specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers' satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff's performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry's best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year