Sous Chef

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •2-4 years in related positions
• •Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices
• •Excellent knowledge of BOH Systems
• •Excellent communication skills
• •Must be able to maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times
• •Must be able to lead the kitchen in a respectful way
• •Must be able to put out food that is inspired yet compliant to Acme standards
• •Must be able to work closely with the Front of House staff
• •Must be able to maintain a level of professionalism that proudly reflects the Acme brand
• •Must be able to maintain a positive and respectful work environment at all times
• •Must be able to lead, train, motivate and mentor all team members
• •Must be able to maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the kitchen
• •Must be able to set the tone for the staff every shift for service
• •Must be able to follow all Acme systems and policies
• •Must be able to comply with all applicable laws and guidelines in respect to federal, state and local agencies
• •Must be able to participate in all BOH stations
• •Must be able to ensure orders are properly checked in for quality, accuracy and missing items
• •Must be able to ensure all deliveries are stored to health department requirements
• •Must be able to ensure we are 100% health department compliant
• •Must be able to maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• •Must be able to ensure BOH team maintain and execute proper par levels
• •Must be able to conduct daily line checks
• •Must be able to work with FOH managers to execute menu changes, specials and price changes
• •Must be able to communicate BOH issues that may affect service
• •Must be able to assist in training BOH team to follow recipes and food production principles
• •Must be able to assist in training BOH staff on Health Department compliance
• •Must be able to lead by example and motivate through positive reinforcement
• •Must be able to maintain and ensure all daily checklists and forms are completed
• •Must be able to ensure proper daily reporting in CTUIT manager log
• •Must be able to communicate daily pre-shift updates to management team
• •Must be able to ensure uniforms are clean and to standard
• •Must be able to follow Opening and closing procedures
• •Must be able to assist in managing repair and maintenance of the kitchen and storage spaces
• •Must be able to observe daily challenges and figure out systems and procedures to permanently create solutions
• •Must be able to participate in media events
• •Must be able to assist and attend special events representing the Acme brand
• •Must be able to take time to give special attention to guests with special needs
• •Must be able to hold all BOH team members accountable
• •Must be able to orientate, motivate, train and educate BOH personnel in restaurant policies, procedures, and rules
• •Must be able to oversee that all restaurant specific employees are being treated as equals
• •Must be able to evaluate, discipline and reward according to Acme standards
• •Must be able to maintain all proper documentation of disciplinary actions and incident reports
• •Must be able to maintain and manage clock-ins/outs, breaks, overtime and break violations
• •Must be able to ensure all hiring and firing procedures are in place
• •Must be able to follow proper Workman's Comp procedures
• •Must be able to ensure a safe work environment at all times
• •Must be able to travel periodically

Desired Qualifications

• •Culinary Degree preferred