Sous Chef - Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop - Up to $1000 Signing Bonus - Na Hoaloha Ekolu

SOUS CHEF JOB PROFILE

Description: The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting and advising the innovative aspect of each special, event, and daily menu. Maintains the vision of the company, Hui and Executive Chef.

The ideal candidate for this position:

Culinary experience in a supervisory or management role required with a minimum 3 years

Is supportive and assists with executing the menus, specials and events

Assists in overseeing the training and performance of the team in terms of consistency, quality and technique in adherence to the company and Hui standards.

Works with management team to recognize trends with current and future menus.

Adheres to and Updates recipe books as needed.

Attends and participates in pre-shifts regularly to educate FOH and BOH staff on menu and special items.

Coaches the teams to maintain Health & Safety standards.

Makes on the spot decisions that are in support of and consistent with the standards and vision of the Hui and company.

Communicates with Executive Chef and Management team regularly on all aspects of the business.

Attends Mandatory meetings for Management and Leoda's Staff

Creates the work schedule for the team

Has worked in a high-end, fast paced, and quality driven restaurant environment

Has an appreciation for and working knowledge of really good food

Provides leadership that inspires teamwork, generates energy, enthusiasm, and drives results

Has a reputation for excellent relationships with customers, vendors, floor, kitchen staff and community

Has the ability to implement and to continuously improve the systems and procedures that lead to success

Performance Characteristics:

Inspires enthusiasm!

Creative

Performance Expectations:

Leadership style consistent with Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop's team management

An outgoing personality who can create and build energy around them

Passionate about great food and great service

Excellent planning, organization, and coordination skills

Comfortable making decisions and problem solving

High level of interest in learning about food, people, and business

Possesses strong interpersonal skills and able to work easily with diverse people and groups

Has experience in the training and development of staff members

Is self-directed and able to work independently, as well as be an integral member of a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Likes to work holidays, weekends, events, and other peak periods of the restaurant business

Is able to complete assigned and self-assigned tasks within designated timeline