Sous Chef - South Norwalk

Sous Chef

• South Norwalk Advanced Hospitality
• 4.0 South Norwalk, CT Job Details Full-time $60,000
• $65,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Spanish Food service health code compliance ServSafe Kitchen knives Team leadership Food hygiene Employee relationship building English High school diploma or GED Managing kitchen staff Food safety Full Job Description

THE ROLE AS A SOUS CHEF, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE... Collaborate with Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen and culinary activities including food preparation, cooking and plating. Ensure compliance with established recipes, quality standards and health regulations. Oversee and participate in the preparation of ingredients, sauces, and other components for various dishes across the menu. Monitor the cooking and baking process to maintain consistency and exceptional taste. Assist with development of new and innovative, quality food items to meet market and guest expectations. Oversee food preparation and production for catering packages. Collaborate with the culinary team to cater for special events and private functions, ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests. Following instructions and recommendations in taking care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Kitchen Manager to uphold the quality standards set by the company. Maintain a clean and safe environment, instructing staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment, and utensil sanitation and safety issues. Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order. Assist in managing kitchen inventory, ordering supplies and ensuring proper storage of ingredients to minimize wastage and control food costs. Managing daily requirements, functions, and last-minute events. Responsible for training and mentoring junior kitchen staff. Works closely with the front of house staff to coordinate smooth food service and accommodate special guest requests and dietary restrictions. Promote and maintain good working relationships throughout the entire kitchen staff. Ensures management style and working methods are in line with the Sallys' core values. Establish, maintain, and enforce consistent high-performance standards. The Sous Chef reports directly to the Kitchen Manager.•

DETAILS:

Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Technical :

Thorough knowledge of Food Safety systems and procedures. Food prep & knife skills

Language :

English, Basic Spanish (preferred but not required) Experience High school or GED equivalent Formal culinary training (preferred but not required) Minimum 1 year in a leadership role within a full-service restaurant kitchen

Certifications:

ServeSafe Certified Work Environment:

This hands-on position requires 90% of the work week to be spent actively engaged in running culinary operations. Must be able to work on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time and be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Details:

Full Time, In-Person, Day, Evening & Weekend availability•

SALARY & BENEFITS

The company will provide a $4,000 sign on bonus paid in quarterly installments of $1,000 each following the successful completion of the employee's first 90 days of employment. To remain eligible for each bonus installment, the employee must be actively employed and in good standing with the company at the time of payout. Starting at $60,000 annually depending on experience, plus bonus Dental Insurance Employee discount Health Insurance Paid time off

Pay:

$60,000.00

• $65,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person