Sous Chef - Kissaki

• Drive innovation while maximizing revenue opportunities
• Maintain standard operating procedures, brand standards, company policies, specifications, programs, and initiatives relating to all revenues across the company
• Elevate the guest’s experience in all culinary operations
• Supervise and coordinate all aspects of food production of a large-scale food preparation operation, including daily production of all foods and assisting with staffing requirements
• Assist in menu engineering in line with the concept and culinary programs
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and supervising food production management and hourly staff
• Develop training programs and coordinate all professional development for staff.
• Maintain and inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with quality, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Serve as a chef for special functions as needed.
• Assist in developing and updating recipes and menus.
• Oversee the purchase of food items and equipment used in food preparation.
• Generate and maintain current price and portion guides
• Identify culinary gaps and provide solutions
• Craft upscale themed menus and events for events and catering
• Business partner ideation interweaved within menus
• Build training platforms and ensure deployment/execution
• Work with marketing on branding and marketing refresh
• Identify trends and best practices from within our business and externally/competitors
• Purchasing alignment to include beverages and retail
• Conduct research & development as needed
• Manage transition plans for product contract changes
• Provides direction to the culinary team to assure compliance with all concept culinary programs and initiatives.

• Strong organizational skills. 
• Strong leadership and teaching skills. Experience in food & beverage business development and operations. 
• Experience in project management. 
• Analytical and written communications skills, problem-solving, and presentation. 
• Ability to understand and apply principles of all Food & Beverage metrics of measurement. 
• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills. 
• Understands accounting and supply chain functions. 
• Strong team player with good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively and responsibly as a team member while working with multi-level supervision is required. Must willingly adjust the schedule to meet project needs.
• Ability to work in a kitchen environment (standing/walking) for extended periods based upon operational needs.
• Ability to be a self-motivator working productively with minimal direct supervision. 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary and Hospitality Management  Preferred
• Experience: Five to seven years in food & beverage operations at an Executive Chef level; both hotel and independent restaurant experience preferred
•  This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time 

• Hone our Craft: we hone our skills as hospitality professionals and we use those skills – our craft - to create a consistent experience for our guests; plate by plate and location by location.
• Seek out Balance: the Kissaki experience is comprised of the full spectrum of flavors, textures, and personal connections. We provide moments that are familiar and comforting, and those that are exciting and new; the balance exists where each part of the spectrum is shared with and received by the guest.
• Strive for Success: we push ourselves daily in order to reach daily milestones; we create our own opportunities and we create our own success; we don’t wait for it to happen!

We strive to create a unique and innovative culinary experience grounded in Japanese tradition.In the pursuit of these experiences, we follow 3 Core Values:• Hone our Craft: we hone our skills as hospitality professionals and we use those skills – our craft - to create a consistent experience for our guests; plate by plate and location by location.• Seek out Balance: the Kissaki experience is comprised of the full spectrum of flavors, textures, and personal connections. We provide moments that are familiar and comforting, and those that are exciting and new; the balance exists where each part of the spectrum is shared with and received by the guest.• Strive for Success: we push ourselves daily in order to reach daily milestones; we create our own opportunities and we create our own success; we don’t wait for it to happen!