Sous Chef

Position Summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the overall management and oversight of culinary daily operations to ultimately ensure the highest standards are met for all food prepared in the kitchen and served at the City Winery property. This role is accountable for adhering to City Winerys food culture and style standards and expectations of food quality freshness and presentation and maintaining compliance with all associated regulatory guidelines. This individual will be a creative thought leader with a passion for the culinary world and the ability to successfully execute culinary strategies. This role must lead by example in successfully creating and fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect.

This role leads the kitchen in all areas including but not limited to providing direction to the day to day kitchen coordination and operation culinary creation and development budgeting and financials associate management and supervision purchasing and inventory and successfully partnering with all internal divisions to achieve Company goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in an overall kitchen leadership role in high volume environment and/or equivalent relevant experience

• AOS Culinary School Graduate and/or related training is a plus

• Functional working knowledge of all Health Department OSHA and all other related regulations

• Ability to successfully multitask delegate and manage several projects/tasks at once in a high pressure fast paced environment

• Must have demonstrated decision making and troubleshooting skills with superior level of attention to detail

• Ability to meet budgets including labor food and applicable direct operating costs

• Ability to effectively train develop staff and build team morale

• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally across company levels in achieving overall company and business goals

• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent time management and organization skills

• Must be fluently literate including ability to read write and communicate using English language conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as required.

• Must have proficient computer and technological skills

• Must have Serve Safe food handlers certificate

• Ability to commute and travel to various locations to participate in meetings training and any corporate/sponsor events as necessary

• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing and walking around for extended periods of time bending pushing pulling lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 pounds

• Able and willing to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays

Overview of Responsibilities

General

• Alongside the executive chef and exec sous chef oversee all kitchen production areas of the kitchen. Works handson to schedule coordinate and supervise all activities of multiple shifts. Manage all kitchen staff delegate responsibilities set deadlines and maintain accountability

• Teach and adhere to City Winery philosophy culture and commitment to quality food and service

• Continually monitor production procedures to ensure quality consistency efficiency productivity and professionalism are at highest level

• Supervise kitchen management to ensure all daily and weekly standard operating procedures are followed including but not limited to following recipes/methods quality measures and specs product utilization deadlines daily/weekly/holiday planning purchasing communication and inventory planning

• Lead by example and enforce all Company policies procedures guidelines and practices

• Direct and oversee proper training of kitchen staff in the proper storage preparation cooking garnishing and presentation of food.

• Establish goals anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the kitchen

• Execute follow up and ensure sustained future for all culinary related projects tasks initiatives

• Develop production methodologies to increase efficiency productivity quality and/or consistency in the kitchen

• Ensure that high standards of sanitation cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times in compliance with established standards. Inspect supplies equipment or work areas to ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and operating safely and properly i.e. refrigerators ovens freezers stoves etc.

• Report to work at scheduled time neatly groomed and in the correct uniform

• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training

• Partner with and work collaboratively with internal Company divisions to achieve overall company and business goals

• Support and work alongside internal teams to plan and execute culinary elements of all specialty events

• Perform and complete all projects/tasks/ objectives as requested by upper management and Company leadership
  
  

Culinary Management

• Oversee and monitor quality/ quantity/ consistency of all products food handling preparation and cooking practices.

• Ensure that all products and ingredients being used and produced are consistent with City Winery standards of quality

• Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistent high quality and to minimize food costs; exercise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing menu selling prices.

• Determine how food should be presented and oversee creation of decorative food displays.

• Ensure adherence to all associated health regulations

• Foster a positive Company Culture build morale and create an ongoing positive work environment while maintaining a professional work force

• Participate in interviewing selection training supervision coaching and counseling of all kitchen employees

• Responsible for recommending disciplinary action as needed including termination when necessary in partnership with HR and in accordance with Company policies and standards

• Active involvement of employee performance evaluation process and provide ongoing feedback to management

• Train develop and motivate all supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation and production standards on a consistent basis

• Participate in the development and implementation of kitchen training

• Conduct routine kitchen staff meetings when running shifts

• Actively demonstrate and train kitchen staff in safe operating procedures of all equipment utensils and machinery

• Operate kitchen in alignment with goals for food cost labor cost payroll and all kitchen related

• Ensure invoices are handled and disseminated properly through necessary channels

• Supervise train and maintain kitchen supervisors to understand and monitor food cost labor cost payroll and kitchen related expenses

Administration

• Monitor maintain and approve production and associate scheduling of all shifts

• Monitor and ensure proper completion of administrative duties by Shift Supervisors including logging labeling associate related forms including PTO requests PAFs CAFs and other related admin tasks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Additionally City Winery participates in the EVerify Program in certain locations as required by law.

About Us

Wine food and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008 City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances delectable cuisine and awardwinning locally produced wines. But theres more to us than that were a haven for community and creativity a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword but a way of life.

Who are you

Youre a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for music a love of wine and a deep respect for hospitality. You know how to connect with people but youre not just a people pleaser you thrive under pressure and love making quick decisions that impact the business and culture. You know you have more to learn and are always looking for ways to grow both personally and professionally. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be a part of something bigger you want to join a brand and culture that not only makes a difference but also helps others INDULGE THEIR SENSES.

Who are we

City Winery founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf has established itself as a oneofakind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From worldclass music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90 points City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.

Why us

Competitive pay plus generous benefits. An atmosphere of learning development & enrichment opportunities. A career trajectory within a growing company with abundant opportunities for advancement. A fun team of passionate individuals who share your love of hospitality and the opportunity to provide guests with unforgettable nights filled with music & wine. Comped concerts and dining experiences employee merchandise and meal discounts FREE family meal 401K Retirement Plan Volunteer Opportunities Flexible Spending Accounts including pretax commuter benefits and parking & more depending on position and other Company eligibility requirements.