Sous Chef

Position

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Gibsons Rosemont-5464 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

The position of Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the Gibsons Restaurant Group’s philosophy, which is based upon four distinct core beliefs:
Hospitality, Quality, Value and Family
. The Sous Chef oversees and coordinates daily kitchen activities and operations of cooks and other employees engaged in preparing and cooking food products; maintains the quality, presentation, professional attitude, and sanitation of the kitchen.

• Train and develop kitchen staff; train cooks/kitchen staff in the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation.
• Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently.
• Monitor and maintain line plating and quality.
• Prepare a variety of cuisine utilizing skill and creativity.
• Coordinate with wait staff to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Assist with inventory management, maintaining information in computer databases and other standardized reports as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensure all sanitation procedures are being followed; ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Assist Executive Chef/Chef as needed.
• Skillfully utilize hand tools or machines required, read recipes, measure, cut, and otherwise work on materials with great precision.
• Establish procedures, prepare and coordinate schedules, and expedite workflow.
• May assist the Executive Chef/Chef and other management with hiring, training, motivating, disciplining and rewarding kitchen staff.
• Ensure all necessary reports and forms are completed daily.
• Possess and maintain understanding of industry trends; communicate/incorporate information to assure kitchen remains current.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef/Chef or other management.

Education and/or

Experience:

Graduate of a recognized culinary school and five to six years related experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills: Must possess thorough knowledge of all food preparation techniques and styles. Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing staff and motivating others. Commitment to excellence, high standards, and good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Must possess acute attention to detail. Professional appearance and demeanor with the willingness to be a spokesperson for the restaurant.

Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

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• Full-time

• Mid-Senior level

• Production

• Restaurants

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