Sous Chef

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Richmond, VA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen and uphold our high standards for food quality and service.

The role requires at least 2 years of supervisory kitchen experience and familiarity with casual or fine dining environments. You will help manage staffing, food production, safety, and cost control while promoting Fleming’s values and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years supervisory kitchen experience.
• Minimum of 2 years polished casual or fine dining experience.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fully staffed kitchen and foster an inclusive environment.
• Implement security protocols for staff and guests.
• Oversee setup and food production to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Ensure menu items are prepared to recipe and high presentation standards.
• Uphold safety and sanitation practices and immaculate facilities.
• Live Fleming’s Principles and Beliefs while leading your team.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Team management

Casual dining

Fine dining

Flexible schedule

Basic computer skills

Tools

POS systems

Job description

At Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, we Live, Breathe and Dream Steak & Wine!

The soul of our brand is rooted in our Principles & Beliefs. Our values form the foundation for everything we do in every restaurant. They serve to guide how we lead and operate!

Fleming's is rooted in our principles and beliefs. We foster a passionate team culture where everyone is supported, encouraged, engaged and celebrated. Our first in class training programs enable our restaurants to have a positive environment to learn, grow and advance.

As a successful Sous Chef, you will be the key to fulfilling our promise to make every guest visit a memorable celebration of food, wine, and personalized service. Ensuring that Fleming’s is an employer of choice in your community by creating a work environment where we welcome and respect who you are! You’ll leave work every day knowing your positive contributions are appreciated.

Specific Responsibilities Of a Sous Chef Will Include

• Driving our high-quality employee standards by helping to maintain a fully staffed kitchen, fostering an inclusive environment, developing our kitchen Associates, and holding the team accountable in a constructive and supportive way.
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Driving restaurant results by supervising the set-up and food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and minimize waste. Ensuring line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, expo management, cook times, cooking, etc.
• Taking pride in presenting quality food by ensuring that all menu items are made according to recipe and the presentation is to our high standards.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation practices by showcasing a passion for excellence and maintaining immaculate facilities.
• Living our Principles & Beliefs that people are inherently good and seek a sense of belonging and significance. Be a role model and foster a passionate culture within your restaurant of having fun! We strive to support our People in living full, balanced lives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years prior kitchen supervisory or kitchen management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of previous polished casual or fine dining experience preferred
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Basic computer proficiency preferred

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/

Compensation Range: Varies By Location - Varies by Location, based on a 45-hour work week (40 hours of regular and 5 hours of overtime)

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