Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Required Years of Experience 3 years

Description

This position requires the culinary co-leadership of our main kitchen and events division.

REPORTS TO: HEAD OF CULINARY OPERATIONS

TYPE: FULL TIME

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sous Chef has a genuine passion for good food, distinctive concepts and signature dishes.

Building on the success of a much loved neighborhood restaurant, Little Gem is known for its fan favorite traditional dishes, innovative menu changes, seasonal weekly specials and top-notch ingredients prepared by skilled culinarians that consistently maintain high-quality standards. 

Come Join the Gem Leadership Team

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years culinary leadership experience, preferably in a high profile, culinary driven environment.
• Superior skills with a proven track record as sous chef.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food preparation and service.
• Manage inventory and control food costs to maintain profitability.
• Lead staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all food service areas.
• Execute menus for catering and special events.
• Ensure exceptional dining experiences.
• Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image. 
• Ensures the prep and execution of menu is seamless must be one of the restaurant’s lead food safety experts. Ensuring the facilities are meeting all Health Dept. requirements.
• Communicates directly with the FOH and GM to ensure operational needs are met, staff food knowledge is complete and restaurant facilities are maintained.
• Physically capable of standing, lifting, and working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Skills

Strong Organizational Skills / Attention to Detail

Ability to Foster a Collaborative Work Environment

Expertise in High Volume Kitchen Operations

Ability to Work In a High Pressure Environment

Events Management / Food and Beverage Pairing

Creativity in Menu Development

Understanding of Food Cost Management

Advanced Knife Skills

Receiving

Portioning

Leadership / Training Skills

Scheduling / Time Management

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Kitchen Manager Certification

A paid Trial Period of 30 to 60 days to ensure cohesive, collaborative communication and job description requirements.

Come Join the Gem Leadership Team

 We look forward to meeting you!