Sous Chef
Karne Steakhouse is a high-end take on the traditional Korean barbecue with Texas steakhouse inspirations in the Heights, in Houston, Texas! The new restaurant is a project of Korean fried chicken oasis, Dak & Bop, owner Jason Cho, and Chef Yurum "KP" Nam with a vast culinary background from Korea and NYC.
Karne is looking for great people to lead its team. This is an extremely exciting time! We're looking for team members who embody our vision of a dining experience and are ready to help write the next chapter on this journey as a leader of Korean cuisine in Houston.
KARNE KOREAN STEAKHOUSE
SOUS CHEF
INTRODUCTION
Karne Korean Steakhouse is a high-end take on the traditional Korean barbecue concept that will soon open its doors in the Heights, in Houston, Texas!
Karne is looking to add a Sous Chef to lead its opening team.
This is an extremely exciting time! We're looking for a Sous Chef who embodies our vision of a dining experience and is ready to help write the next chapter on this journey as a leader of Korean cuisine in Houston.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
- Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in determining and testing menu updates and features
- Oversee and assist line cooks and prep cooks with daily tasks
- Perform kitchen line checks where both physical stations and quality of products are inspected and corrected if necessary
- Ensure that all batch recipes references are current and placed in each station
- Assist with inventory of products by department : meat, seafood, poultry, grocery (dry goods), spices, produce, cheese, dairy, bread, paper, etc.
- Inspect and tag incoming products - sign and adjust incoming invoices
- Responsible for the efficiency and quality of the kitchen throughout service
- Help hire, train, and develop kitchen and dish staff
- Conduct all food product and kitchen supply ordering according to proper procedure
- Oversee the organization and correct labeling of the food walk-ins, food dry storage, pot and pan rack, and equipment storage
- Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the dish machine area
- Establish scheduling needs of staff (Line, Prep, and Dish)
- Assist in establishing an order guide for all items necessary for kitchen operations
- Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of product served as per specifications
- Assume responsibility for the proper labeling and date marking of all perishable items
- Accountable for accurate food inventories
- Participate in all weekly manager meetings
- Responsible for the continued education and development of the kitchen staff
- Pledges to perform job functions while upholding company policy and procedures according to company operating policies manual
- Maintain all kitchen equipment & facilities up to the kitchen operating standards by utilizing maintenance charts, cleaning checklists and schedules
- Maintain company desired food cost
REQUIRED TRAINING / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or similar field preferred, but not necessary
- Minimum of two years culinary / kitchen management experience as a Sous Chef in industry leading kitchens
- Extensive knowledge of Korean cuisine
- Must possess detailed knowledge of back of the house management
- Must be proficient in product ordering, perpetual inventories, staff selection, scheduling, and training
- Must have a Texas Food Handlers Certification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for food and beverage
- Positive attitude, and solution-oriented
- Self-motivated and self-aware
- Able to stand for 10 hours at a time
- Able to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Available to work 50-55 hours a week
- Available to work weekends
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Good hearing for accurate communication
- Understanding of the English language
- Bilingual preferred, but not required
- Basic computer skills
- Basic writing skills
- Strong people skills
- Ability to teach and train others
- Emotional intelligence
- Must be able to physically carry out the position requirements
This position reports to Executive Sous Chef .
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