Sous Chef - Independence Beer Garden Schulson Collective HQ - Philadelphia 1525 Sansom St, 2nd [...]

Philadelphia Theatre Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary scene is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic team at a seasonal restaurant in Philadelphia. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while managing a talented kitchen staff. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation, developing new menu items, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and cost management. Join a vibrant group that celebrates diverse cuisines and dining experiences, and help create unforgettable culinary moments for guests. If you are eager to grow in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage and train kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation under the Executive Chef.
• Manage kitchen staff and ensure food quality and costs.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Staff Management

Menu Development

Cost Control

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Point of Sale System

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Independence Beer Garden, Philadelphia, PA

Reports to: Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef

Classification: SEASONAL, Exempt, Full-Time

Salary: Range according to experience

About Schulson Collective

Schulson Collective attracts restaurant goers from all walks of life, encompassing multiple different cuisines & dining experiences throughout its concepts. Across Center City Philadelphia, our restaurants offer cuisines ranging from Contemporary American & Pan-Asian to Japanese, Oyster Bar, Italian & more. We welcome you to apply to become part of a growing restaurant group & assist in providing top-of-the-line culinary experiences across Philadelphia.

Independence Beer Garden is a SEASONAL work opportunity, with the potential for continued employment at the end of the season. Continued employment is not guaranteed.

Summary/Objective

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen, under the direction of the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consults with human resources as appropriate.
2. Responsible for food costs and labor costs in assigned restaurant.
3. Work with Executive Chef on developing new menu items, tastings and staying on top of trends.
4. Responsible for developing relationships with vendors, ensuring Schulson Collective maximizes profits and opportunities.
5. Supervises hourly back-of-house staff and fills a role on the line or expo as needed.
6. Schedules staff per business needs, files reports, and monitors time & attendance as needed.
7. Submits nightly reports on service, sales, labor & liquor costs, negative impressions, etc.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all restaurant hourly BOH staff and is involved in the planning, hiring, training and development.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For more information on the Schulson Collective, please visit www.michaelschulson.com.

Schulson Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.