Sous Chef

Summary/Objective

As a representative for our company, you will be responsible for all aspects of the café kitchen. You are the direct supervisor of the Jr. Sous Chef(s), Purchasing/Receiving & Pastry team(s) and will assist in anything related to the FOH.

Essential Functions (subject to change with proper notice)

• Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day prep/production at Cafe kitchen, AM, and PM
• Collaborates with Senior Sous Chef(s) and Jr. Sous Chef(s) to create and manage delegation and completion of cooking projects relative to daily menus and menu assignments
• Collaborates with Jr. Sous Chef(s) to ensure all Team Members are on track to complete prep/production or delegated assignments
• Assists with technical and practical information on food production as needed
• Ensures that Jr. Sous Chef(s) follow production sheets, portioning and merchandising details as agreed by FRL Chef(s), Chef de Cuisine, Senior Sous Chef, and the Lavish Roots Executive Team
• Ensure that Jr. Sous Chef(s) and Team Members are completing all recipes and following safety guidelines while meeting specified deadlines
• Preforms product tasting in all departments daily; Savory/Pastry/Harvest/Satellite Cafés
• Collaborates with the Pastry Team on all operational needs
• Work to ensure consistent quality on all prepared items by tasting prepared food to verify flavor, freshness, and quality
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Takes part in the weekly menu meeting
• Stay up to date on equipment maintenance, training, and ensuring all Team Members are understanding of kitchen equipment
• Ensure that Jr. Sous Chef(s) are following the proper rotation and storage of goods
• Ensure compliance of safety and sanitation procedures regulated by the Department of Public Health and risk management
• Follow all HACCP plans and procedures and take corrective action as needed
• Conducts internal culinary audits as needed
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve the Guest experience
• Key part of the team that creates, revises, and adjusts yearly menus
• Able to make recommendations regarding the succession planning
• To be aware of all financial budgets and goals
• Ensure that all team members are always in clean, tidy uniforms and are always presentable
• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained
• Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in the production kitchen while adhering to operational deadlines
• Handles all administrative duties assigned such as, menu writing, menu editing, responding to emails, handling internal communication needs
• Conducts in-person interviews and working interviews as scheduled
• To manage and lead all Team Members fairly and take a personal interest in knowing each person
• To project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all Team Members
• Coach and counsel team members in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy
• Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide timely feedback to the individual
• Ensure that the culinary team adheres to all company policies and procedures

*NOTE: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional culinary skills and experience with high volume production and large batch cooking
• Advanced proficiency of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation High level experience with menu planning and recipe development
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner

Education and Work Experience

• Culinary school degree or applicable college degree
• Minimum of three years relative experience in kitchen and operations management in a full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club, or Catering establishment
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments/operation

Work Environment

• Fast paced kitchen and office environment
• High sense of urgency
• Moderate to high noise level
• Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
• Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered
• Frequently moving from walk-in cooler/freezer to normal kitchen environment

Requirements

• Valid King County Food Handler Permit
• Valid ServSafe Mangers Certificate
• Completes Learn, Legal, and Privacy courses required by Meta
• Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and/or regular COVID-19 testing.

*NOTE: Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-40 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment
• Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up
• Standing, walking, bending, twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task
• Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage
• Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of product of all shapes and sizes
• Able to work 10 hours or more shift plus ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also distinguish product, taste, texture, and temperature

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.