We are looking for a hard working and detail oriented Sous Chef to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations for our thriving concepts. This position may be required to travel to various ALife Hospitality Group locations around the Houston metropolitan area. The Sous Chef responsibilities include but are not limited to inventory management, supervising the food prep and cooking procedures to ensure accuracy, maintaining and complying with safety and cleanliness standards, as well as the ability to grown and build a high performing staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person looking to advance their career with a winning team.
Responsibilities
- Manage kitchen inventory and ordering.
- Supervise food prep and cooking.
- Check food plating and temperature.
- Establish portion sizes.
- Schedule kitchen staff shifts.
- Price menu items in collaboration with the Culinary Director.
- Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
- Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
- Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
- Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
Qualifications
- Proven work experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager with volume exceeding 1 million dollars.
- Hands-on experience with menu creation.
- Vast knowledge of classic food recipes.
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends.
- Culinary School certification, kitchen management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fine dining restaurant
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person