Sous Chef (Sausalito, CA)

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
POSITION: Sous Chef
REPORTS TO: Head Chef

JOB SUMMARY: Oversee general kitchen operations as directed by the Head Chef. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise all cooks & stations in the kitchen to ensure products & dishes are to the standards set by the Head Chef
2. Expedite orders for assigned meal periods
3. Supervise stewards to ensure kitchen and equipment are kept clean & organized at all times
4. Ordering of all foodstuffs necessary to produce menu items
5. Perform month end inventory of all foodstuffs
6. Attend all departmental meetings as directed by Head Chef
7. Work directly with the Head Chef in menu development & creation of new dishes
8. Supervise & maintain hourly employee timesheets on a daily basis
9. Oversee & monitor food production for satellite outlets, including the Mercantile & the Tea Bar
10. Assist in scheduling of staff
11. Assist in disciplinary  actions as needed
12. Assist in interviewing , hiring, & training new staff as needed

1. Excellent knife skills
2. Excellent knowledge of wide variety of cooking terms and techniques
3. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
4. Able to work standing for extended periods of time
5. Basic computer knowledge (email, excel, etc)

1. Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
2. Ability to speak Spanish is preferable
3. Must have at least 5 years experience working in a commercial kitchen

About Our Benefits

Here are some of the benefits available to qualifying employees:

• Paid Time Off program
• Anthem Blue Cross Insurance Options
• MetLife – Dental & Vision PPO Insurance
• 401k Retirement Option
• Job training
• Promotion from within
• Employee discounts on dining and hotel stays

This is a management position
This is a full time position