Sous Chef Clifton NJ - Spuntino

If you’re a “food lover” with a flair for leading a team of culinary professionals, dedicated to excellence and enjoy great Italian wine, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas could be the place for you.      

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas has an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and creative culinary professional with a passion for great Italian food and fine wine as a Sous Chef.  Spuntino is the ideal fusion of upscale wine bar and casual Italian eatery. 

Join our Team...

Along with an inclusive environment and great advancement opportunities, we offer a banquet of benefits that will protect your health, ensure your future and provide the tools you need to succeed at work and in life. 

• Competitive Pay - $65-80k based on experience
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance for you and your family
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off
• Dining Privileges and a whole lot more!

• Provide leadership and direction to maintain standards of quality, quantity, portion control, minimization of waste, taste, and presentation.
• Ensure consistent adherence to local/state/federal food safety and sanitation standards and principles.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels in accordance with sales volume and storage procedures including placing food and supply orders.
• Monitor and manage costs and profitability.
• Maintain restaurant equipment and building in accordance with company guidelines for safety, organization, and sanitation.
• Provide leadership to deliver on all brand standards.
• Provide in-the-moment and regularly scheduled performance feedback to team members.
• Receive deliveries, approve invoices, and monitor inventory levels.
• Recruit, select, train, develop and retain team members to “WOW! Every Guest Every Time”.
• Engage with team members and guests to maximize the guest dining experience.
• Assist in implementing and promoting in-restaurant programs and strategies to build sales.
• Participate in restaurant sponsored community events and activities.
• Lead by example and maintain a restaurant culture that brings the company Vision and Values to life.
• Support goals and objectives of the leadership team.

• Ability to lead others and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Knowledgeable of food, beverages and basic preparation methods
• Robust knowledge of different types of wines and growing regions including ability to describe taste and aroma and recommended pairings.
• Ability to sell, serve and supervise the sale of alcohol.
• 3+ year’s previous full-service restaurant management experience.
• Previous experience specifically with wine sales, promotion, and/or education.
• Communicate clearly in English – both verbal and written
• Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.