Executive Sous Chef - The MECCA Sports Bar & Grill

Location: Mecca Sports Bar and Grill, Milwaukee, Wisconsin As an Executive Sous Chef with Levy, it will be your primary responsibility to execute cuisine that exceeds guest expectations and provide strong leadership while delivering cost goals and living our Company vision and values. You will maintains recipes to meet core standards, ensure that all safety and sanitation standards are met, ensure show quality food and presentations are occurring in all areas, while continually gaining culinary expertise and food knowledge.Major Areas of ResponsibilityAll performance standards are achieved through the use of the Core Signatures guidelines.OperationsExecutes menus in accordance to brand standardsMaintains recipes to meet core standardsEnsure that team members consistently deliver Heartfelt Hospitality to every guest, every timeEnsures team members have the tools necessary to complete their jobsEnsures show quality standards are maintained at all timesRegularly obtains feedback from clients and guests to improve operationsSupports and communicates Company initiativesRespond and assist in any departmental guest service issuesHolds team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest serviceExecutes preventive maintenance schedule as set forth by Director of OperationsConducts daily walk throughs in culinary areas for each eventContinually gains culinary expertise ControlsPractices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipmentAchieves daily sales and assigned cost goalsEnsures that all security, safety and sanitation standards are achievedEmploys good safety and sanitation practicesForecasts and adequately schedules team members to meet operational needs and desired targetsProvides operational planning to ensure adequate products and equipment are ordered for anticipated business levelsEnsures team members adhere to Levy Restaurants Company guidelines as stated in team member training manual and employee handbook TeamDisplays a positive attitude towards team membersInterviews, hires, trains and develops team members according to Levy Restaurants guidelinesConducts regular scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team membersPromotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and moraleUses all performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to teamAssists fellow team members when necessaryMentors Sous Chefs to improve their skills and leadership abilitiesJob RequirementsAbility to taste and evaluate food and beverage productsAble to communicate effectively with management team, guests and team members by speaking and comprehending EnglishEnglish reading, writing, math and computer skills requiredTeam builder and ability to successfully manage and develop a team.Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.Creative problem-solver who brings passion, enthusiasm and fresh ideas.Proven track record of being organized, dependable and self-motivated.Able to work independently and have the capacity to manage up and down.Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evening, weekends and holidays.Must be able to work extended shifts of 10 hours or more as business dictatesMust be flexible with schedule and able to work different shiftsPossible job hazards include, but are not limited to; slips, trips, falls, burns, cuts and strainsMust be able to reach, lift, stoop, bend and perform extensive standing and walking (including stairs) throughout shiftPositions at this location require a COVID-19 vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this account will 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 consideredLevy is an equal opportunity employer. At Levy we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Created: 2021-11-29