Sous Chef
JOB SUMMARY :
To oversee and manage
the seamless running of the kitchen departments in support to the culinary chef
team; by providing a highly efficient and effective service while ensuring that
all financial and statutory requirements are met, and supporting the delivery
of outstanding customer service. Management of line staff to include
interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, promoting, performance evaluations,
disciplining, and termination.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Management
and oversight of recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision of
employees and overall performance and development in conjunction with culinary
chef team.
Appraising
employee’s overall productivity and efficiency for recommendations for
promotions, performance evaluations, disciplining and / or terminations.
Maintains
standards of quality and service and station of which he / she is responsible for
and adhered to by employees.
Responsible for the
production and have knowledge and competency in menu items.
Assists in overseeing
kitchen inventory, purchasing and food cost.
To assist in the
creation and preparation of food items according to the standard recipes, with
flair, creativity and quality standards that ZUMA’s high standards and
expectations.
To assist in
controlling food costs and minimize waste of all food items.
To ensure that
operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum
breakage.
Being
the Example at all times that the staff witnesses, and knowing that a much
greater response from the staff is achieved by leading the way and not
directing the way. Instill a culture of pride and ownership.
To maximize employee
morale and productivity. To assist and train line staff in the preparation of
all Zuma dishes and provide performance feedback.
ensure the restaurant’s operational budgets are strictly adhered to, all costs
are controlled and any expenditure approved.
become familiar with and work in any section of the kitchen when necessary or
as requested by the Executive Sous Chef, Head Chef and / or Executive Chef.
To ensure work
stations are cleaned down at the end of a meal period and food is stored away
in the appropriate manner
To ensure the proper
handling and storage of all food items according to health and safety
To ensure kitchen and
food preparation areas are left clean and sanitized when unattended
maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments
and liaison with Human Resources and the Executive Chef with staff or colleague issues
To abide by all
federal, state and local labor, health and safety laws
have a complete understanding of the restaurant's policy relating to Fire,
Hygiene and Safety; including staff training and adherence by all.
have a complete understanding of the restaurant’s employee handbook and adhere
to the regulations contained within it.
develop an open culture of communication, both formal and informal and
encourage employee involvement.
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