Sous Chef

Sous Chef# Sous ChefHot JobOhio 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 inspect 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr