Sous Chef

Sous Chef

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Ohio City - Cleveland, OH 44113

Description

Essential Functions and Duties Brew Pub Operations - Responsible for maintaining all operations standards during their shift including ticket times, sanitation, plate presentation and food safety - Diligently ensures that we are always serving safe food - Updates and reads the manager log every shift - Ensures the sanitation, maintenance and organization of the kitchen, dish room, down stairs pantry, walk-in coolers and the upstairs kitchen - Assist with planned events and promotions in conjunction with other restaurant managers and Events staff - Assists in establishing pars and ensures we carry a responsible amount of product - Collaborates with team on menu offerings - Assists in creating and rolling out daily specials - Provide and maintain a safe and secure working environment

Training & Coaching - Assists in hiring, training, development and discipline of the kitchen staff - Teach and coach team members throughout the shift on standards, quality and creativity - Conducts quarterly check-ins and annual reviews with the BOH staff - Conducts interviews for kitchen staff - Assists in conducting department meetings to revisit policies and procedures and connect with the staff - Participates in daily Q-Times with FOH and BOH staff

Reporting & Controls - Participates in the weekly manager meeting as needed - Accurately completes paperwork pertaining to labor and necessary documentation for accounting - Audits labor at the end of each shift to make sure everyone is properly clocked in and out - Conducts monthly inventory of all food items - Receives and inspects incoming orders - Responsible for keeping waste at a minimum and keeping food costs in line - Inspects the entire kitchen at the end of each shift to insure sanitation levels are being met - Other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education Associates degree (or equivalent) in related field preferred Work Experience Minimum three to five years of experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry, preferably with from-scratch cuisine Required Qualifications

• Servesafe manager certification
• Prior management experience preferred
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Dedication to ensuring excellent service and to seeing issues through to resolution
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Understands and utilizes Appreciative Inquiry
• Understands Lean principles with a focus on processes
• Strong knowledge of the Craft Beer industry