Sous Chef TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical Dental and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match

• Life and Disability Insurance Plans

• Ancillary Insurance Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• TAO Savings Marketplace

• Time off and much more!

Responsible for supervising the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with department policies and procedures. Interacts with fellow team members and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensures the needs of the guests are accommodated.
• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house and the entire venue.
• Participate in interviewing hiring and training new applicants and team member development of all subordinates.
• Responsible for the scheduling of assigned departments (where applicable).
• Participates in growth opportunities and team member development of all heart-of-house team members.
• Ensures safety quality and recipe accuracy.
• Manage the execution of regular service catering take-out delivery and all in-venue/off-premise events.
• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal state and local laws and regulations; and company policies.
• Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
• Responsible for all mechanical systems being in good working order and compliant with all federal state and local ordinances.
• Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures.
• Responsible for checking cover counts BEOs and/or Fire Sheets.
• Ensures the preparation and delivery of menu-focus items to daily pre-service meetings.
• Proficient with all operational systems which include payroll inventory and purchasing.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all recipes and food menus and maintains station recipe books.
• Organize develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.
• Ensures the completion of all opening and closing procedures as prescribed by the company.
• Ensures expediting standards.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service.
• Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members.
• Participates in overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage and damage to equipment or furniture.
• Attends leads and participates in any training sessions departmental meetings or daily pre-shift meetings.
• Learn by listening observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the venue Tao Group Hospitality its partners and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned
  

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue sous chef training
  

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 2-3 years of previous Culinary supervisory/management experience within a high-volume kitchen setting is required.
• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong menu planning ability to coach build a team problem solve and leadership skills required.
• Must be organized self-motivated and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products) POS and HRIS technology.
  

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write read and verbally communicate

• Must have strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Must have good positive energy throughout the day

• Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

• Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office

• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance

• Small to Medium office environment

• Office Casino Nightclub Bar Lounge and/or Restaurant working environment

• 5-25% Local Travel (United States)

• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise crowds and smoke the severity of which depends upon the guest volume

• May work extended hours irregular shifts evening and/or weekend shifts and holiday work may be required

• Maintain a professional neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers managers and co-workers in a professional courteous manner

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Ability to handle a fast-paced busy and somewhat stressful environment