Scoma's is seeking a qualified sous chef to join our culinary team.
Sous Chef Job Profile
The sous chef serves as the CDC direct assistant. When the CDC is off duty, the sous chef is in charge. When required to, the sous chef also fills in for and/or assists the line cooks to ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly.
Sous chef job duties and responsibilities
Assists and supports the CDC
Assists with the planning of menus and meals
Work with GM and chef consultant to develop new dishes and to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
Aids FOH management team, and wait staff/support staff
The assists with scheduling tasks.
Helps the CDC select and train kitchen staff
Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.
Create a team player environment. Maintain standards of fairness, integrity, respect, excellence.
Disciplines employees when necessary, according to approved progressive disciplinary procedure
Supervisory line work
Oversees the preparation and service of food
Offers guidance to line cooks on the preparation, cooking and presentation of different foods in the restaurant
Maintains high standard of culinary excellence
Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and facility during operation and at time of opening/close
Oversees repairs and maintenance of kitchen equipment to insure all is in good working and safe order
Responsible for the staff adherence to uniform standard guidelines
Assists the executive chef in the enforcement of health and safety standard in the kitchen
Handles problems that may arise in the kitchen
Helps in ensuring customers are served efficiently and effectively
Supervises and manages the chefs de parties, line cooks, stewards, and support staff
Orders food/dry goods/supplies in a timely manner, in accordance with established purveyor and par guidelines, with strict adherence to the order guide/ordering system
Schedules staff
Costs menu items and suggests menu pricing to achieve target food cost of 29%
Meat and fish fabrication
Bulk prep production and preparation
The sous chef candidate’s job skills and abilities should include the following:
have a passion for the culinary arts and enjoy working with food
high level of personal hygiene demonstrated
Good organizational and management skills
Can work well under pressure
Superior communication skills
Good attention to detail plus the ability to quickly identify and resolve problems
Culinary expertise is the most obvious requirement of a sous chef in terms of skills and specifications.
Hours and Compensation Package
Our sous chef can expect the following when accepting a position with Scoma’s of Sausalito:
Work week of 40-45 hours, although there may be the occasional exception based on the needs of the business e.g.: holiday weekends, catering volume, unexpected absences/illnesses, staffing shortage, vacations, high sales volume.
Medical / dental benefits package
70 k starting salary with Quarterly incentive bonus
401k match
Paid vacation and sick time based on established time-in-service metrics
Uniforms provided
Qualifications:
A minimum of 3 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including supervision, food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
Local Food Handler’s Certification
Must have computer skills in Microsoft word and excell
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
contact Chef Jesus. email your resume or apply in person 588 Bridgeway, Sausalito 94965