Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA 

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in operating clean, safe kitchen and dish room facilities while meeting or exceeding food quality and speed of service requirements.

Job Description

• Coordinates and supervises activities of employees engaged in preparing and cooking food.
• Ensures raw ingredients are available and prepared for use in recipes.
• Advises employees in the preparation, proportion, and garnishing of foods.
• Ensures that food preparation methods are used. Prepares, proportions, and garnishes foods.
• Manages employees.
• Estimates food consumption, food purchases, and kitchen supplies.
• Must be able to deal with all employees courteously and professionally.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency.
  

LEADERSHIP

• Responsible for working with the Chef to create a cohesive team within the kitchen.
• Must have a positive presence within the kitchen and the restaurant as a role model.
• Maintains a positive “win-win” attitude.
• Always working to improve the restaurant.

PRODUCTION

• Responsible for assisting the Chef in setting appropriate prep levels and managing production.
• Must know of and be able to perform in any line position, as needed. Production of special items, soups, and intensive menu items.
• Offer guidance and direction to line cooks.

ADMINISTRATION

• Responsible for assisting the Chef in all administrative duties, including but not limited to Scheduling and Ordering Training Documentation (i.e. employee evaluations, write-ups, new hire packets, and separation notices)

The Rewards:

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus Opportunity
• Benefits + Perks
• Relocation Assistance
• Excellent Opportunity to grow