Benefits:- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- 401(k) matching
Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager Happy Day Restaurants is accepting applicants for the position of
Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager. This position will be a “second-in-command” to the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager of a high-volume professional restaurant. The successful applicant will be well-versed in standard kitchen procedures and the running of high-volume kitchens, with strong culinary skills and administrative skills including food costing, computer ordering, and inventory management experience.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:- Manage daily operations and personnel as assigned or in the absence of the executive chef or kitchen manager,
- Help create and refine menu items and specials,
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation standards, and personal hygiene and health standards in the kitchen,
- Train and monitor kitchen staff for quality of work and on specific skills (knife, grill, expo, prep, etc.), and develop training aids,
- Ensure kitchen staff complies with all applicable health codes, food prep and storage guidelines, sanitation regulations, and safety procedures,
- Keep kitchen motivated and on-time for food departures and daily food prep, especially during rush times,
- Ensure all products leaving the kitchen meet Happy Day's high standards for taste and presentation,
- Assist in ordering and managing inventory to ensure freshness, reduce stock, and minimize waste,
- Effectively manage expo position as required, and
- Help create a working environment that encourages employee development to advance to higher culinary service levels, including up to professional chef.
This is a full-time hourly position, with total compensation $43,000 to $46,000 per year. Shifts will vary but will total 40 hours per week. Ability to work evenings and weekends is required. Enjoy the benefits of working for a successful company, with comprehensive training, benefits to qualifying employees including a monthly meal discount card to all Happy Day locations, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, and daycare reimbursement, and being a partner to the community.
Qualifications and Requirements:- High familiarity with food preparation, making sauces, stocks, sauting, broiling, food breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner services.
- Strong administrative skills including food costing, computer ordering, and inventory management experience
- Highly organized self starter, detail-oriented, and can Multi-task
- A team-oriented approach with a calm demeanor during time-sensitive tasks
- Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance
- Maintains a positive attitude and commitment to excellence
- Computer literate and able to learn complex software programs. Familiarity with Excel and other Microsoft products required.
- Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- 5 years of high-volume professional kitchen experience. At least 2 of those years will be as supervisory or management level.
- **Access to reliable transportation required**
