SOUS CHEF

Andrea's Chophouse Northville, MI Job Details Full-time $70,000•$85,000 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Food service closing procedures Recipe adherence Food safety management Stock rotation management Food service opening procedures Food service workstation cleanliness Fine dining experience Team leadership Food portioning Mid-level Talent development Team development Store opening/closing procedures Supervising experience Seafood Hospitality industry experience Team training Plating Kitchen staff training Managing kitchen staff Stock receiving Clean workspace maintenance Restaurant cost management 2 years Kitchen stations Restaurant supply ordering Full Job Description Andrea's is seeking talented Sous Chefs to become part of its opening culinary leadership team. Sous Chefs will work directly with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to execute daily service and develop a disciplined, professional kitchen team. Key Responsibilities Supervise kitchen stations during preparation and service Ensure recipes and plating standards are consistently followed Maintain exceptional steak and seafood execution Train and develop line and prep cooks Conduct station checks before service Maintain proper product rotation and inventory controls Assist with ordering and receiving Monitor portions and waste Maintain exceptional cleanliness and sanitation Assist with opening and closing procedures Help establish a professional and accountable kitchen culture Ideal Candidate 2+ years of Sous Chef or kitchen-management experience Upscale restaurant experience preferred Steakhouse and/or seafood experience strongly preferred Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations Excellent organizational abilities Ability to lead during high-volume service Strong attention to detail Desire to advance into senior culinary leadership Compensation $70,000•85,000 starting base salary Plus performance bonus opportunities, benefits, paid vacation, dining privileges and significant advancement potential.

WHY JOIN ANDREA'S?

Andrea's isn't looking for managers to simply maintain an existing operation. We are building the operation. Joining the opening leadership team provides an opportunity to influence the restaurant's standards, culture and reputation from the beginning. Our leadership philosophy rewards individuals who: Deliver exceptional hospitality Maintain uncompromising quality Develop great people Understand the financial side of the business Take ownership of their operation Build lasting relationships with guests Consistently improve the restaurant Our objective is simple: Build Andrea's Chophouse into one of Metro Detroit's premier steakhouse and hospitality experiences.

Location:

Downtown Northville, MichiganEmployment:

Full-TimeConcept:

Upscale Steakhouse & Seafood / Fine Dining Positions Currently Recruiting General Manager /

Operating Partner:

$90,000•100,000 + bonus & incentives Executive Chef /

Chef Partner:

$100,000+ + bonus & incentives

Executive Sous Chef:

$85,000•100,000 + bonus

Sous Chef:

$70,000•85,000 + bonus

Pay:

$70,000.00•$85,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Please describe your most recent Sous Chef or kitchen leadership role, including the type of restaurant, approximate service volume, size of the culinary team, and your primary responsibilities. Describe your experience working in an upscale steakhouse or fine-dining kitchen. What hands-on experience do you have preparing and executing prime steaks, seafood, sauces, and other high-end menu items during high-volume service? What experience do you have supervising and training line cooks and prep staff, maintaining recipe and portion standards, managing station readiness, controlling waste, and ensuring food-safety standards? Please also note any experience helping open a new restaurant

Work Location:

In person