Sous Chef - Midway

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country is its sumptuous selection of everything edible. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland.

Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Responsible for overseeing the daily responsibilities for line cooks, prep cooks, artisan bread makers, cake decorators, pastry specialists, and bakery partners to produce products for the chef's case, soup, salad, sandwich bar, catering, bakery, tortilleria, bread production, and pastry areas. Assist in scheduling staff to meet production needs within budget guidelines. Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment throughout the kitchen, walk-ins, and storage areas.

• Sous Chef: Spend the majority of time using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, including product and department strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding, or resolving partner-related matters.
• Responsible for total kitchen production in the absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Assist in new product development and menu costing.
• General: Professional culinary degree or equivalent experience and training.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to execute high-volume production.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent culinary and food processing skills.
• Experience in ordering, inventory management, and shrink control.
• Proficiency with automated reporting systems (inventory, food cost, scheduling, time & attendance, labor).
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Supervise, train, and cross-train kitchen staff.
• Maintain sanitation standards.
• Flexible schedule including opening, closing, and weekend shifts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.