Sous Chef Headwaters Cafe

The RiverCentre in Downtown St. Paul is hiring immediately for a Sous Chef.

This position supervises and coordinates the daily operations of the culinary department including managing the culinary team exemplifying and training the culture and overseeing workflow to ensure the department is operating to plan. Working with the direction of the Executive Chef the Sous Chef assists in leading the development and growth of a market-leading brand focused on a strong safety culture consistent delivery of innovation creativity first-class service and the creation of memorable entertainment experiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and oversight to the culinary department within the restaurant to ensure economical and timely food production.
• Reviews and ensures appropriate staffing levels in line with payroll budget reservations guest flow and guest needs.
• Cooks prepares and/or otherwise directs the preparation process to ensure all food is created and presented according to the approved recipes and procedures.
• Maintains a culinary presence on the dining room floor visiting with guests and establishing guest relationships when possible.
• Conducts daily weekly and monthly inventories as required for controls and financial reports.
• Exercises reasonable care performs required maintenance and ensures operating instructions safety standards and guidelines are followed for restaurants equipment and facility assets.
• Supervises culinary dishwashing and other kitchen personnel and coordinates their assignments to ensure economical and timely food production and staff performance is to standard.
• Reviews financial transactions and monitors budget to ensure efficient operations and maximum profits.
• Assists in purchasing preparation and delivery of all food and non-food items as necessary.
• Receives and quality checks purchased items to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Plans develops and implements menus in conjunction with Executive Chef and assists in developing recipe cards for all menu items to ensure consistency and profitability.

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years of related supervisory or management experience in a high volume high energy food and beverage environment.
• Exceptional knowledge in food preparation.
• Working knowledge of food cost purchasing and kitchen equipment operation.
• Proficient computer skills necessary to complete all tasks required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to food safety sanitation and employment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to walk squat reach use hands talk hear see and lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to communicate professionally to work effectively in a restaurant environment as well as an office environment and to occasionally travel (locally) to other Morrissey Hospitality business units.
• Food safety certification preferred or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they dont meet every single qualification. At Morrissey Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other open positions within all our brands.

Fulltime Position Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for Vision & Dental
• Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Account for Commuter Expenses
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Workers Compensation
• Military Leave
• MN Sick and Safe Time
• Jury Duty
• Witness Duty
• Holiday pay (hourly employees must work)
• Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Personal Leave (LOA)
• Voting Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• School Leave

About The RiverCentre

The Saint Paul RiverCentre is the capital citys most stunning convention special event and entertainment venue. With more than 250000 square feet of versatile event space Saint Paul RiverCentre offers easily configurable space luminous airy design and outstanding customer service.

The RiverCentre is operated by Morrissey Hospitality which is composed of nearly two dozen unique restaurant hotel and event concepts. Youre not just getting another job when you join the Morrissey team. Youre becoming a part of our team a team that works through challenges together supports and encourages one another lifts their communities and prides themselves on exceptional experiences and genuine hospitality.

Morrissey Hospitality offers our employees exceptional work environments generous pay and benefits and opportunities for education training and advancement. We are only as strong as our people which is why we help you achieve your very best at work in your career and in your life.

For more information on our career opportunities visit us at Careers/Jobs Morrissey Hospitality