Sous chef
Escape the bustle of the city and rediscover the romance
of the sea at The Fulton, a restaurant from world-renowned chef Jean-Georges
Vongerichten. The Fulton is the chef’s first seafood restaurant located in an
area of the city Vongerichten fell in love with when he first encountered the
of The Seaport, the menu focuses on the best ingredients and the bounty of the
ocean and beyond. With its waterfront setting the restaurant offers a singular
New York dining experience, with patio seating and some of the best
unobstructed views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sous
Chef supervises the hourly kitchen team and assumes responsibility for the
kitchen in the absence of the Chef. They will be responsible for menu planning,
menu development, and cost control as well as setting and maintaining best in
class standards for quality and service with a focus on seasonal ingredients.
The Sous Chef will support the hiring, training, development, and performance
counseling of all staff within area of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring kitchen
staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation
requirements
Monitor
sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
Check the quality
of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
Instruct cooks or
other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
Taking charge of
kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive
Chef
Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as
per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an
accurate and timely manner
Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to
deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes,
ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and
presentation meet The Fulton standards
Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly
labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first
out)
Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere
to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and
sanitation standards
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the
company
Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
A minimum of 2 years of progressive culinary
management experience in an upscale food and beverage operation
Culinary degree and / or certificate highly desirable
Highly developed
knowledge of various culinary styles and mastery of all line level cooking
stations, able to train and instruct team on proper performance of their duties
A professional
and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere
Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a
fast-paced environment
- Ability to take direction and execute
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
conducive to a productive teamwork environment
- High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas
- Ability to work in an ever-changing environment
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
environment
- Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days,
nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to
success
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent
safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local
standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity
standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; Ability to
stand for prolong periods of time and climb steps regularly.
Ability to physically maneuver through work areas; bend,
lift, carry, reach / extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or
otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and commuter
benefits
- Employee dining discounts
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Referral bonus
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this position
is $65,000.00-$80,000.00 a year. The determination of what a specific employee
in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of
factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history / job-related
knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.
Creative
Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.
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