Sous Chef - Beauty & Essex

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Time off and much more!

Responsible for supervising the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with department policies and procedures. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

• Ensures the needs of the guests are accommodated.
• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart‑of‑house, and the entire venue.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants and team member development of all subordinates.
• Responsible for the scheduling of assigned departments (where applicable).
• Participates in growth opportunities and team member development of all heart‑of‑house team members.
• Ensures safety, quality, and recipe accuracy.
• Manage the execution of regular service, catering, take‑out, delivery, and all in‑venue/off‑premise events.
• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and company policies.
• Coaches and develops heart‑of‑house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
• Responsible for all mechanical systems being in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
• Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart‑of‑house standards and procedures.
• Responsible for checking cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
• Ensures the preparation and delivery of menu‑focus items to daily pre‑service meetings.
• Proficient with all operational systems, which include payroll, inventory, and purchasing.
• Possesses in‑depth knowledge of all recipes, and food menus and maintains station recipe books.
• Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.
• Ensures the completion of all opening and closing procedures as prescribed by the company.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service.
• Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members.
• Participates in overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage, and damage to equipment or furniture.
• Attends, leads, and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings, or daily pre‑shift meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the venue, Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned.

Tao Group Hospitality in‑venue sous chef training

• Minimum 2-3 years of previous Culinary supervisory/management experience within a high‑volume kitchen setting is essential.
• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required.
• Must be organized, self‑motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology.

• Must have strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels…