Job Description:

Sous Chef Assistant Kitchen ManagerChicken N Pickle is a dynamic, multi-purpose venue and restaurant, focused on quality service in a fun, informal multi-daypart environment. We seek a Sous Chef to assist in the daily supervision of Back of House restaurant operations and high volume catering events. You will work with the Executive Chef, to execute high-quality food and drink menus and motivate our teammates to provide a quality guest experience. Sous Chef responsibilities include maintaining Back of House work schedules, cost of goods, overseeing compliance with local and state health and safety restaurant regulations. Supervise food prep and recipe execution, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time, every time. You will ensure efficient department operation, as well as maintain production goals, productivity, efficiency, quality and customer-service standards. Nuestra cocina es bilingüe. Damos la bienvenida a los empleados que pueden habla Inglés y Español.As Sous ChefAssistant Kitchen Manager....Embody Chicken N Pickle's core values: Authenticity, Community, Connection, Integrity and QualityDemonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusionCoordinate daily Back of House operationsSupervise food prep and recipe executionMonitor, develop and predict weekly staffing needs, based on previous sales, weather and catering activities.Perform line check twice dailySupervise and evaluate Kitchen teammatesHire and terminate teammates, with General ManagerDirect staffing levels and Cost of Goods in Back of HouseEvaluate staff performance and provide feedbackEstimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning productsEnsure compliance with sanitation and safety regulationsManage restaurant's brand and suggest ways to improve itControl operational costs, identify and implement measures to cut wasteCreate detailed departmental reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses and implement departmental budgetsTrain new and current teammatesImplement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operationsPromote continuous skill development through online courses, coaching and training programsSous ChefAssistant Kitchen Manager Qualifications....Proven work experience as a Sous Chef, or Assistant Kitchen Manager Bilingual strongly preferred Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredientsKnowledge of a wide range of recipesAbility to follow all sanitation guidelines set by the statecountyKnowledge of a wide range of recipes and cooking techniques Excellent physical condition and stamina, on feet for eight hours and able to lift 50 pounds. Excellent organizational skillsConflict management abilitiesVery good communication skills, bilingual preferredAbility to manage a team in a fast-paced work environmentCertification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plusPerform in an active, fast paced, indoor and outdoor venue, during inclement weather, with flexibility to work during evenings, weekends and holidays