Sr Sous Chef

Sr Sous Chef page is loaded## Sr Sous Chef locations:
CA - Menlo Parktime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R20634

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
* We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
* The pay rate or range for this position is: $95,000 to 105,000 per year##

Job Summary Flagship Culinary Services is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to run a mid-size, employee cafe for our Client, the largest social media company in the world.
Our cafes are fast-paced, welcoming and put collaboration and learning at the forefront. No two days are the same and our Sous Chefs enjoy a work/life balance with a set schedule, weekends off and on-the-job-training for continuing your career in the culinary field.## ##

Job Description
** Job

Perks and Benefits
*** Monday-Friday: 5:30 AM - 3 PM
* 12 paid holidays
* Full medical, vision and dental coverage
* Competitive pay
* 401k with employer match
* On-the-job training to advance in your position
* Free meals and snacks during your shift
** Key Responsibilities**
* ** Customer Service**: provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner. Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and Clients
* ** Lead**: as the leader of the kitchen**,
** you must maintain a high level of service for our Client and set the tone for your team of Jr. Sous, Prep and Line Cooks, Food Receivers, Dishwashers and Front of House representatives
* ** Create:
** develop and test recipes and new techniques and create daily-changing menus that you and your team will execute for breakfast, lunch and dinner
* ** Oversee Production**: responsible for your café’s food production according to recipe, inventory procedures and safety standards. Oversee all phases of food procurement, production and service
* ** Manage:
** supervise all kitchen personnel and manage their shift assignments and scheduling, training and professional development, performance reviews, disciplinary actions and more
* ** Communicate**: effectively communicate with vendors, management and staff to ensure efficient operations without issue
* ** Quality Check**: maintain food quality standards, keeping up with inventory and ordering, food storage and rotation and conduct daily line checks, taste tests and more
* ** Hire:
** work with staffing recruiter to select and hire appropriate kitchen staff to grow your team
* ** Safety**: maintain a clean and organized kitchen and workspace, in all service areas. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management – and ensure your team is following guidelines as well
* ** Operations**: set operational goals and follow-up plans for the work unit; conduct monthly food, safety, sanitation and facility reviews to improve cafe standards and correct deficiencies
* ** Administrative**: set time for emails, paperwork, management meetings, safety observations, leadership trainings, interviews and more
* ** Other duties as assigned
**** Knowledge and Skills
*** Excellent culinary skills and experience with high volume production and large batch cooking
* Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
* Experience with menu planning and recipe development
* Strong communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
* Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner
** Requirements
* ** Minimum 4 years of applicable culinary experience; previous Sous Chef experience preferred
* Culinary school graduate or college degree
* Solid track record of success in previous management role
* Sous Chefs must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department
** About:
** is dedicated to helping companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees and visitors. Our talented teams help deliver delicious and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. We support many different types of food service setups, from…