Kitchen Manager | Upscale Steakhouse

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help lead the culinary team at a prestigious Upscale Steakhouse. As an ExecutiveSous Chef, you will play a critical role in maintaining the highest culinary standards, assisting the executive chef in menu creation, and leading a team of talented chefs.

Responsibilities:

• Culinary Excellence: Ensure all dishes meet the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality.
• Kitchen Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and plating. Maintain a strong focus on efficiency, organization, and cleanliness, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of skilled chefs, sous chefs, and kitchen staff. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and encourage creativity and culinary passion.
• Quality Control: Maintain rigorous quality control throughout the kitchen. Conduct regular inspections to ensure the highest standards of food storage, handling, and cleanliness. Implement corrective actions as needed to maintain exceptional sanitation and hygiene standards.
• Training and Development: Assist in training and developing kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, plating presentations, and adherence to recipes and standards. Conduct regular training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge within the kitchen team.
• Food Cost and Inventory Control: Collaborate with the Executive Chef and management team to manage food costs, monitor inventory levels, minimize waste, and ensure effective portion control. Implement comprehensive inventory management practices.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Excellent room for growth and advancement
• Employee Discounts

Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years experience as a Sous Chef in an upscale or fine dining restaurant.
• Exceptional culinary skills with a deep understanding of fine dining cuisine.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Creative mindset and a passion for culinary innovation.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

If you are a talented and motivated Sous Chef with a passion for creating extraordinary fine dining experiences, we want to hear from you.

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#STS Company Description

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.

Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.

Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.

Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.

Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.

Company Description

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.\r\n\r\nOur recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.\r\n\r\nOur recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.\r\n\r\nOur success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.\r\n\r\nLastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.