Sous Chef
Living Room
A home away from home where creatives celebrate music, art, design and culture. We are a private membership club open to members and their guests only.
The Role
At Living Room, The Sous Chef is motivated to positively influence the kitchen team to follow the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in planning, organizing, and managing the Kitchen Department according to company policies and state standards. As the Sous Chef, your duties will include recruiting and training new employees, adhering food preferences as well as working with the Executive Chef on developing new menu options.
A successful Sous Chef is a strong communicator, organized, and showcases in-depth knowledge of various cuisines, stations on the line, cooking styles, ingredients, equipment, and processes.
- Lead by example and alongside the Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the back-of-house operation, staffing, food production, accommodating special requests, dietary restrictions, and following allergy procedure
- Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills in other areas of the business
- Support education and training demos, and on-the-job staff development to ensure safe work habits and proper processes as well as procedures if encountered with a dangerous or unsafe situation
- Influence process to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest food quality and controls for all dishes served
- Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed, and staff wear the proper uniform, as well as disciplinary procedures, are followed when applicable
- Financial component, purchasing within budget guidelines, achieving cost off food and expectations.
- Instill teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back-of-house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations
- Monitoring daily production, consistency, quantity, and wastage
- To attend Leadership training and meetings as and when required.
Develop, support, and administer an effective employee relations program to include employee coaching & counseling process, employee recognition programs, ensure a positive and supportive work environment
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-4+ years experience working in a similar volume-based business that represents the culture and consistent, approachable, and elevated dishes
- Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef
- Experienced managing P&L’s, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control while providing results in revenue
- Must possess consistent and stable work experience & encompass the desire to operationally support the business as an individual experience and leader
- Must encompass Food Serve Safe certification and have experience with local sanitation regulations
- Well-versed and timely email etiquette as well as written and verbal communication
- Experienced in training and the leading team as well as production of large quantity food; preparation and excellent knowledge of quality food operations
- High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification
Benefits
Why Join
- 100% Healthcare Coverage - choose from United Healthcare PPO and HMO plans or Kaiser for medical. Dental and vision coverage are also included through United Healthcare, it’s part of our commitment to you
- Wellness Benefits for a balanced lifestyle
- Competitive 401k match for your financial future
- Unlimited PTO for salaried members, because you deserve it
- Career Growth opportunities that empower you
- Leader in Development Program
- Learning & Development for your growth with us
- Immersive Trainings that nurture your talents
- Fun and Exciting Team Member Events that build bonds
- Free Team Member Meals to fuel your creativity
Our Team Culture
At Living Room, we are deeply passionate about our work and we believe that hospitality is a noble pursuit because it’s fundamentally human and an ideal worth chasing. We seek out those that share these beliefs as an inherent second nature and our team member culture is how we bring this idea to life. Our guiding pillars- Be Human, Be Curious, Be Empathetic, Be Soulful, and Be Honest demand that we embody these values in all that we do.