CityGate Grille Sous Chef

CityGate Grille Sous Chef CityGate Hospitality

• 3.6 Naperville, IL Job Details $55,000
• $65,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Staff supervision Food service health code compliance ServSafe Customer service Team leadership Production safety compliance Cost control Kitchen cost control Food safety sanitizing procedures Inventory tracking for food cost management Commercial kitchen cleaning Managing kitchen staff Restaurant cost management Staffing management Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description If you strive to be "The Best", we want to hear from you!

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Location:

CityGate Grille Department:

CityGate Grille Reports to:

Executive Chef Status:

Salary Exempt Compensation Range:

$55,000

• 65,000/annual commensurate with experience and education.

Age Requirements:

Must be 18+

Additional Requirements:

Must have open availability, and must be available on PM weekdays.

Role Summary:

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and Senior Sous Chef in overseeing all operations of the CityGate Grille kitchen. This position is responsible for assisting with the production, preparation and presentation of all food for the restaurant, and associated banquet events. This position will be responsible for assisting with associate relations,administration, purchasing, inventory, menu-building, food cost management, and kitchen sanitation.

Responsibilities:

Maximizes food quality and presentation while simultaneously maximizing the restaurant's standards and profits. Develops and presents food and menu items that encourage guest satisfaction and repeat business. Works with the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine and culinary team to create and implement new menus for all outlets utilizing current food trends and regional tastes. Assists the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine and culinary team in developing innovative menu selections for banquets and parties in accordance with client budgetary considerations and expectations. Adheres to budgeted food costs and culinary labor metrics. Develops and presents food and menu items that encourage guest satisfaction and repeat business. Covers all food stations in the restaurant as needed. Collaborates with the G.M., Chef de Cuisine and the Executive Chef in the delivery of staff meetings, as well as the resolution of issues regarding product, equipment, or personnel.

Maintains knowledge of local competition and industry trends. Assists the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in the effective and efficient scheduling, supervising, and development of all kitchen associates. Maintains and oversees the sanitation, maintenance, and proper use of all kitchen equipment. Works with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to maintain the high standards of food presentation and service. Collaborates to maintain front and back of the house teamwork. Affects and develops positive associate attitudes and skills. Assists with associate meal coordination and preparation as needed. Assists the culinary team with menu building, purchasing, and other administrative tasks as directed Recruits, trains and develops new associates. 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.

Accountabilities:

Guest Satisfaction. Associate Satisfaction. Maintain staffing in accordance with staffing guide so that labor is in line with revenue. Achievement of the Food Division Gross Operating Profit Budget. Adherence to Service Metrics and Standards. Maintain overall Food costs as a percent of Food Revenue at or below 29%. Maintain menu items and portioning for food items in Compeat on a daily basis to ensure accurate daily profitability reporting. Conduct daily SPP training in the departmental stand-up / pre-shift meetings. Ensure that all kitchen managers are ServSafe certified and all staff is in compliance with Food Safety standards as dictated by the DuPage Health Department. Maintain a safe work and customer friendly environment. Perform all duties and responsibilities as detailed in the position job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Four year Culinary degree from a recognized culinary institute or equivalent experience. Serv Safe certification required. Experience Prior Sous Chef experience is a plus Thorough knowledge of food preparation, kitchen, restaurant, and banquet operations. Skills Strong customer service, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to supervise staff and staffing levels. Knowledge of applicable safety and sanitation procedures and training required. Knowledge of food cost and inventory management principles required. Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work nights weekends, and holidays. Physical Requirements Must be able to walk and stand for up to 8 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill job duties. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs regularly, and up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Benefits Offered:

The employer offers the following benefits to eligible employees in this position. Waiting periods, hours requirements and shared insurance premiums will apply. Full plan descriptions and additional details will be shared at the time of offer or upon request during the interview process. Major Medical Plans, Dental and Vision Insurance

• single or family options available at employee's election Basic Life & AD&D
• 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability
• 100% employer paid Supplemental Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability
• single or family options available at employee's election 401(k) Plan & Matching Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year) Paid Time Off (PTO) 9 Paid Holidays/Year Paid Jury Duty Time Paid Bereavement for immediate family members Partially-Paid Parental Leave Hotel/Restaurant Discounts Pet Insurance Incentive Programs We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class.

Should you accept a contingent offer with CityGate Hospitality LLC, you will be required to successfully complete various pre-employment screenings such as a criminal background report. Should you be hired as an employee of the company, you will be required to submit documentation proving eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Federal requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact

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