Sous Chef, MILA

RIVIERA DINING GROUP; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Miami Beach is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production and guest satisfaction. The role involves managing inventory, staff, and maintaining sanitation standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment and strong managerial skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a kitchen managerial role in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Excel and POS.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Sous Chef in kitchen operations.
• Manage food-related functions and ensure quality.
• Supervise kitchen areas for consistent product quality.

Skills

Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary school degree

Tools

Excel

POS

Job description

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RDG introduces its first restaurant-concept brand, MILA, which offers guests a culinary journey through exquisite MediterrAsian cuisine, opened in January 2020 in Miami Beach. Combining genuine hospitality, fine dining, and a sophisticated nightlife atmosphere, MILA has quickly become a premier destination within Miami's upscale social scene.

At RDG, we are a collective of individuals dedicated to excellence and the art of sensory engagement. We embrace the rhythms of life and are motivated by the thrill of adventure. Our core principles focus on providing customers with immersive experiences, organic design, and a refined culinary journey.

DREAM IT

MILA has exceeded expectations in its initial two years, achieving remarkable success despite pandemic-related challenges, and securing the #5 spot in The Restaurant Business Top 100 ranking. Building on this success, RDG has expanded into new concepts including AVA MediterrAegean in Winter Park, Florida, CASA NEOS on the Miami River (opened June 2024), and MM, a Membership Community. Upcoming projects include NOORA and Claudie (scheduled for fall 2024), AVA’s second location in Coconut Grove (2025), and HONŌ Japanese Steakhouse (2026).

BUILD IT

RDG's distinguished brand portfolio and exclusive membership program aim to create a network of venues and experiences that offer a unique lifestyle to guests and members in Florida. Our goal is to establish RDG as a leader in the luxury restaurant industry in the United States.

GROW IT

RDG has demonstrated rapid growth and is poised for significant economic expansion globally. We are actively exploring national markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and international markets including Paris, London, Dubai, and Mexico City for potential expansion opportunities.

Summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Sous Chef in overall kitchen operations as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the kitchen operation and administration. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food-related functions. Also, assists in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced. Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Adherence to all company policies as stated in the employee handbook.
• Physical Inventory (storage area, freezer, cooler, spice rack, bag-in-box area, expo area, line and service stations)
• Daily high-cost perpetual inventory
• Data Entry of Inventory, Purchases / Invoices, Sales and Ending Inventory for COGS Sheet
• Food COGS
• Follow order guides and understand F&O quality & pricing standards
• Review prior week’s labor to find areas of opportunity
• Schedules (coverage and costing)
• Daily and Weekly Food purchases
• Daily and Weekly Labor (dollars and percentage)
• New hire & Termination procedures
• Food par levels
• Par levels on Plate-ware and communicate with FOH
• Dish machine and chemical company
• Employee injury reports
• Weekly management meetings
• Pre-Shifts with staff
• Daily food inventory and ordering
• Labor management
• Overtime monitoring
• Product mix (appetizer, salads, sandwiches, entrée, specials and desserts)
• Product Rotation adheres (FIFO)
• Food quality and specification
• Recipe adheres
• Line checks
• Organization of back of house (storage, prep, line and dish areas)
• Sanitation standards (temperature logs, HACCP review, sanitation walkthroughs)
• Line of sight and attention to detail
• Teamwork and training
• Must ensure that all recipes and food preparations, including butchering, protein portions, and presentations, meet the restaurant's specifications and commitment to quality.
• Monthly inventory
• Good communication skills
• Involvement in events, menu changes, and launches
• Daily specials and Omakase Menus
• Communicate issues, concerns, or updates with chef and sous chefs
• Temp logs monitoring
• Kitchen opening and closing procedures
• Managerial skills of entire BOH

Requirements/Qualifications

• College degree or Culinary school degree preferred, but not necessary
• Minimum 2 years in a kitchen managerial role in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant
• Proficiency in computer skills (Excel, Windows, POS, etc.)

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Repetitive motion from typing and general office assignments
• Sitting in a stationary position for several hours

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services