Sous Chef
Columbia, IL
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Check out www.visitfranklinyard.com for a brief description of our operation! Franklin Yard is looking for an Executive Sous Chef for Graphite, our brand new upscale restaurant! We are excited to open later this year in late November or early December
Sous Chef Job Description
Reports directly to: Executive Sous Chef
Direct Subordinates: All dishwashers and utility assigned to kitchen.
Overview
The job profile of the Sous Chef requires you to manage the kitchen operations, including food preparation, kitchen safety, food safety, production inventory, assessing staff performance, ensuring cleanliness etc., as well as takes ownership in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef. Menu is from scratch and will focus on fresh, seasonal fare. Sous chef will have input on the menu and have some opportunity to write recipes and specials.
Compensation and Benefits:
Annual Salary $50k
10 days Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
401(k) Match up to 4%
Competitive Medical, Vision and Dental
Supplemental Short & Long Term Disability available
Detailed Responsibilities
Skills Required
Working Conditions:
Sous Chef Job Description
Reports directly to: Executive Sous Chef
Direct Subordinates: All dishwashers and utility assigned to kitchen.
Overview
The job profile of the Sous Chef requires you to manage the kitchen operations, including food preparation, kitchen safety, food safety, production inventory, assessing staff performance, ensuring cleanliness etc., as well as takes ownership in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef. Menu is from scratch and will focus on fresh, seasonal fare. Sous chef will have input on the menu and have some opportunity to write recipes and specials.
Compensation and Benefits:
Annual Salary $50k
10 days Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
401(k) Match up to 4%
Competitive Medical, Vision and Dental
Supplemental Short & Long Term Disability available
Detailed Responsibilities
- Leadership: must be a leader in the back of house, rallying the team during heavy shifts, resolving conflicts, keeping a positive and productive staff
- Disciplining: Able to confront and resolve issues immediately, keeping documented records of attendance and performance concerns.
- Organizational Skills: Keeping daily organization of the kitchen, keeping coolers and storage stocked, clean and rotated.
- Communication: need to accurately and easily communicate standards and cooking methods to staff, give orders and directions in a fast-paced environment
- Stamina: Able to work long hours on your feet, lift up to 50lbs, and not be affected by high and low temperature changes or wet environment
- Equipment: Communicating with the Operations Manager or Chefs of any basic repairs and upkeep to the facility, including the equipment
- Cleanliness: Responsible for delegating cleaning routines and procedures
- Schedule: Able to be flexible with schedule
Skills Required
- Knowledge about different kitchen operations
- Excellent communication & management skills
- Some basic computer skills and understanding.
- Good people skills
- Excellent customer service ethics
- Good time management and planning skills
- Display a passion for food, cooking and self-motivated.
- Have at least 5 years cooking experience in an upscale or corporate.
- Professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Able to work closely with front of house staff.
- Always lead by example.
Working Conditions:
- This position will spend 98% of the time standing.
- Fast pace and pressure work environment
- Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
- Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds (pots, pans, etc.) on
- Must be able to read and understand cooking directions.
- Get to be part of a new operation from the ground up.
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