Sous Chef
Job Type Full-time, Full-time Description
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Tavistock Restaurant Collection is adding a new concept to Lake Nona Town Center and looking to build a one-of-a-kind hospitality team to provide a unique and special guest experience.
Alongside The Wave Hotel, Bacan, Chroma, Canvas, Boxi Park, and Park Pizza and Brewing Co, our latest concept will be opening in the Summer of 2023.
The new restaurant will be led by the restauranteurs who developed sister restaurant Atlas & The Garden Room in the St Regis Atlanta.
- The team has worked in restaurants around the country and across the globe including; New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Dubai, and Singapore;
- we are seeking experienced and diverse team members to join us. Culinary leadership and employee development will be provided by Executive Chef Freddy Money (Atlas;
TGR), Sr. Culinary Director Eli Kaimeh (Per Se; Thomas Keller), and VP of F&B Michael Ferraro (Charlie Palmer; Patina).
If interested and you believe your experience may apply, we encourage you to answer the following questions in our application :
- What is the coolest restaurant you have ever been to?
- What is the craziest thing you have ever eaten?
- What is your favorite cocktail?
- What fashion brand is the most edgy to you?
- Have you ever traveled outside of the US? If so, where to?
If selected for an interview, these questions will help us learn more about you so we can share more about our restaurant and career opportunities.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Sous Chef identifies priorities for each shift focusing on food quality, cleanliness, sanitation and running a smooth shift.
The Sous Chef builds sales and profits through their behavior, delivering on promises to our team, guests, vendors, and our community.
The Sous Chef manages costs, builds Team membership and maintains accountability for achieving success in these areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Coach and train Team Members by observing, providing feedback, modeling specific tasks or procedures, communicating expectations, and following up to increase their performance and morale.
- Conducts interviews following proper hiring and selection procedures.
- Works all stations in the Back of House to assist Team Members during peak times and to maintain service and quality standards.
- Communicate daily specials, shift priorities, and daily productions to all Team Members to ensure they are prepared and set up for success.
- Monitor restaurant operations by conducting walkthroughs to ensure operating standards are executed and maintained.
- Ensure sanitation procedures are in place and the restaurant is clean and organized at all times.
- Adheres to alcohol awareness procedures.
- Set up kitchen with tools, preparation sheets, and materials to ensure the Team Members have the tools needed to prepare fantastic and safe food.
- Delegate closing duties, cleaning duties, and maintenance duties to ensure all closing tasks are accounted for to prepare for the next day’s operations.
- Inspect, count, and perform inventory levels of walk-ins, freezers, prep areas, coolers, and dry storage.
- Monitor and evaluate products and services provided by vendors to ensure adherence to Tavistock’s standards.
Requirements
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience : One year of prior culinary supervisory experience in a hospitality environment preferred.
Fluent in communicating (speaking, reading, and writing) in English.
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