SOUS CHEF - COUNCIL OAK

Under the direction of the Executive Sous Chef, incumbent is responsible for supervising the staff and daily operations of the kitchen. Ensures a fresh, positive and exciting environment where safety, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramount.Accountable for overseeing a section of the kitchen to ensure that the overall operation runs smoothly and effectively.Place & check food requisitions in accordance with menus.Handle and follow up all incidents immediately, and report accuratelyTrain staff at lower levels and coach and direct employees to perform to Kitchen Operations.Use correct techniques, procedures and recipes for preparing and cooking food.Apply culinary skills to prepare meals, with flavor, ingredients, temperature, presentation and quality consistent with standards and guest expectationsMaintaining food cost to parameter given by the company.Check food cost on a daily basis and ensure continual awareness of monthly food cost.Develop and maintain high standards of hygiene within kitchens.Keeping outlet ahead of HACCP standardsEnsure service is fast, fun, friendly, fresh, and focused.Ensuring that all HACCP folders, forms, records and procedures are adhered to and updated at all timesDevelop department members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service bydiscreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.Ensure appropriate staffing levels to best manage labor costs while maintaining outstanding guest service.Stays abreast of the current trends and practices within area of responsibility and communicates pertinent information to management, peers, direct reports and team members as appropriate.Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.Comply with all internal policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Culinary degree required and a minimum of four (4) years of culinary experience along with two (2) years of kitchen supervisory experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Training in Pastry, Garde Manger, Butchery, Bakery, Hot Production, Japanese Cooking, A La Carte, Buffet, and Kitchen Artistry outlets requiredA sound knowledge of Japanese, American, and European style of cooking required.#indeedAC

Created: 2025-10-04