Sous Chef; Fine Dining - Club

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef, you will cook at the highest level as well as lead a culinary team for our Signature Restaurants. In this role, you continually exemplify leadership, development, support and motivation to direct reports; creating a vibrant, positive environment that encourages excellence. You will work well with our front-of-the-house partners to create a collaborative environment; inspiring creativity, teamwork, and ownership required to achieve excellent execution of fine dining for one of our Signature Restaurants.

The Signature Restaurants currently include Napa Rose, Carthay Circle, Club 33 and 21 Royal.

• Expertise in all aspects of Culinary Arts, such as butchery, saucier, pastry and modern techniques
• Superior knowledge in different cuisine styles, such as French, Spanish, Italian, Mediterranean, American regional and Asian
• The ability to strategically and thoughtfully write and implement seasonally inspired menus
• Build Teams through trust, collaboration, and education
• Effectively communicate the vision of Signature Restaurants
• Manage cost:
  Food cost, kitchen labor, etc
• Able to cultivate and foster strong relationships with fellow Artisans, Farmers, Fishmongers, Ranchers and Foragers

• 5 plus years of Culinary Management experience in a fine dining environment
• Strong written/communication skills
• Computer skills, especially with Excel
• Understanding of cost and ability to take ownership of restaurant operations
• Strong kitchen, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with variable shifts and days off in a rapidly changing environment

• Superior knowledge of quality ingredients and how to execute fine dining
• Understanding of Wine pairing and service trends
• Understanding of Nutrition and dietary preferences
• Understanding of guest service with possible experience as a bartender and/or server
• Higher level education

• Associate s Degree in culinary arts or equivalent work experience

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