Predalina - Sous Chef - Oxford Commons

Sous Chef Job Description

The ideal candidate has extraordinary attention to detail, exacting focus, and strong kitchen management experience. This role requires dedication, passion, creativity, and the ability to deliver high tempo services while constantly striving to maintain exceptional standards of themselves, the Restaurant, and the Group.

Sous Chefs will work in tandem with each other under the guidance of the Executive Sous chef and the Executive chef to oversee and ensure the execution of the operation. Teaching and development of the team by working alongside and through leading from within the staff, maintaining the highest Standard of excellence, and always communicating in a professional and respectful manner are the principal components of this position.

Essential Functions:

Manage daily kitchen operations including, but not limited to:

• Ability to teach and run all stations with precision and consistency

• Daily inventory and ordering

• Auditing all kitchen areas and staff for compliance with health code

• Assisting Executive Chefs with staff training and further education

• Assisting Executive Chefs with staff scheduling

• Lead by example and maintain a positive work environment

• Work under the guidance of our Executive Chef, and Executive Sous Chefs

Qualifications:

• Kitchen management, knife and cooking skills

• 1 years+ as Sous Chef with a history of progressive advancement and excellence

• Experience, Knowledge and Passion for international cuisine in and around the Mediterranean

• Passion for Improving oneself and developing others

• Exceptional understanding of EQ and leadership skills

• Mental fortitude And Uncompromising Work Ethic

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

General Physical Demands for the Position:

• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the restaurant to another.

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend and climb stairs for long periods of time.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat.

• Prolonged periods standing and preparing and cooking food.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.

• Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.

Oxford Commons is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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