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Job Description:

We are looking for a professional Executive Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Requirements and skills

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software (ex. R365), POS)

Qualifications:

· High school diploma/GED is preferred

· Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook and prep cook

· Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

· Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

· Familiar with industry’s best practices

· High level of professionalism

· Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

· Excellent verbal communication and organization skills

· Punctual

Physical Demands:

· Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at a time on a regular basis

· Ability to work/ stand on your feet for ten hours or more a day

Other Requirements:

• Asian culinary background is preferred
• Spanish Speaking is preferred
• Food Safety Manager Certificate is required
• Only candidates with Sous Chef background will be considered
• Only candidate legally authorized to work in USA will be considered

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This position has a schedule that fluctuates based on business needs. The duties of this position usually require either daytime or evening-shift work, and weekend and holiday availability are a must.

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