Harvest Kitchen, established in 2015, is a successful organic event catering company based in Vista (near San Marcos) in need of a Full-Time Sous Chef.
This position supports the Executive Chef and works in tandem with the Chef de Cuisine. The Sous manages ordering, setting and assigning prep lists, food presentation, and kitchen personnel. The Sous Chef is 2nd in command of the “kitchen brigade” and can control the vibe and flow of the kitchen as a whole.
Responsibilities:
-Set daily/weekly prep lists and manage all ordering + inventory pars
-Assign prep lists to prep chefs
-Catalog new recipes, edit current recipes in Galley recipe software
-Prepare ingredients
-Assist Exec Chef in scheduling staff for prep + events
-Assist in training + disciplining kitchen staff in house and at events
-Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
-Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
-Manage relationships with vendors
-Check quality of ingredients
Skills:
-A creative chef with an amazing palate, but also humble and willing to learn from others
-A team player with a super positive, calm attitude, who can inspire and lead
-Passionate about using organic, local, seasonal ingredients
-Meticulous, and pay close attention to details
-A great driver with a clean record, not afraid to drive a food truck.
-This is a great position for a chef who’s been in the restaurant game for a few years, or has been in the industry for a
while and wants to have more responsibility and wants to grow.
What we Offer You
-We have a very fun, professional, family vibe at Harvest Kitchen. We work best with people with a positive attitude and team players.
Schedule - Typically Tuesday-Saturday, Sun & Mon off.
Tuesdays - Fridays are mostly morning prep/meetings. Saturdays or wedding dates or evening events are longer days (10-12 hours), but typically done no later than midnight. Typically 40-50 hours during busy weeks. Plenty of OT. You must have a reliable vehicle to get to/from work.
Starting pay $25/hr base, $28/hr Chef Captain at events (plus time and a half for OT, and tips)plus medical benefits after 6 months of employment.