Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef - Willow Tree

Executive Sous Chef

$80,000 - $90,000

Join this very highly regarded, Bay Area fine-dining restaurant group as an Executive Sous Chef or. Sous Chef with a strong focus on hospitality. If you are passionate about creating wonderful dining experiences for guests, then this is the place for you.

COMPANY

• Well-established, growing, regional restaurant group, with multiple concepts and businesses
• Operates some of the top-rated restaurants in the SF Bay Area

BENEFITS:

• Great career growth potential, both within each concept and across the group
• 401K with matching
• 10 days vacation
• Medical insurance paid 50% for employee
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Free meals and discounts across sister restaurants

YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:

The Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef is responsible for managing the kitchen team. Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Supervise, train, and coach kitchen staff
• Ensure foods are prepared in accordance with company standards for quality, freshness, consistency, and timelines
• Ensure all equipment is operated safely via OSHA regulations
• Ensure proper food storage and safe handling practices
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of foods as order volume dictates
• Oversee the managerial aspects of the Kitchens, with focus on Food Cost, labor Cost, upkeep of Recipe Viewer software
• When needed, work in the restaurants to fill in for Chefs and Sous Chef
• Other duties as dictated by Chef de Cuisine in order to run smooth BOH operations

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• 2+ years of strong BOH experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a $6M+ fine-dining or high quality restaurant
• Culinary degree strongly preferred
• Michelin guide experience a plus
• Able to work under pressure with ease, especially during very busy meal periods
• Display strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Some experience with financials, planning and reporting a plus
• Some experience in analyzing inventory vs. ordering needs
• Passionate about food quality and leading a team

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER