Sous Chef

Position Summary

The Restaurant Chef's duties include supervising and coordinating every aspect of food production and ensuring a high and consistent level of culinary quality and service for the front and back of the house, while meeting company standards, menu specifications, financial goals and production schedules. This position is also responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and providing as needed, hands-on assistance for preparation and/or execution of meals to ensure constant culinary guest satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and control all food production in the restaurant and ensure of its quality during preparation and service execution
• Oversees the daily kitchen operations of the restaurant and ensure its culinary readiness for service.
• Schedule Staff according to budget and business forecast/needs. Monitor daily culinary operation efficiency and productivity.
• Develop menu in collaboration with Sr. Sous Chef--Outlets and Executive Chef.
• Constantly is aware of menu item P-mix to better be prepared for the food needs.
• Create and maintain an accurate kitchen recipe book.
• Monitor and control all food production and ensure of all recipe are constantly followed by cooks
• Continually train and update staff.
• Responsible for product availability for restaurant.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Restaurant General Manager
• Direct proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
• Direct proper maintenance of kitchen coolers and freezers (food product rotation, food product storage, sanitation, labeling, etc.)
• Ensure safe working environment and techniques in the kitchen.
• Model and promote good working relationship with Front of the House managers and staff.
• Meet daily with servers and kitchen staff to communicate menu changes, discuss and resolve operational challenges.
• Understand and effectively communicate expectations to direct reports, and ensure expectations are met while adhering to proper guidelines. Hold direct reports accountable.
• Responsible for control of sign-in/sign-out procedures for kitchen staff
• Facilitate monthly departmental meetings and follow through on unresolved topics.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications

• Associates degree in culinary arts plus 3 years, of relevant professional cooking experience in hotel and/or Conference facilities, including management experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role with experience in coordination and managing staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to perform as a strong team player

Travel Requirements

N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Broad and in-depth professional knowledge and skills in food preparation, cooking and presentation; good knife skills and knowledge of food and its characteristics, especially its shelf life.
• Team Building/Collaboration
• Awareness of State and Local Liquor Laws
• Awareness of Food Safety requirements
• Inventory Management (LBW Specific)
• Time Management

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50lbs
• Occasionally sit and perform computer/office work.

Independent Judgement

Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. End results are reviewed by supervisor.

Full Time Benefits Summary

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.