Sous Chef

At the first international family of café-restaurants that employ and train people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Salary range: $24-$26/hour

The Sous Chef will direct and supervise all activity in the cafe's kitchen. We are looking for a strong leader who contributes to the success of our mission by providing high-quality French cuisine to our customers, enforcing high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, and training and managing back-of-house team members. This position works alongside team members that have intellectual development disabilities (IDD) and will support them in fostering meaningful and independent employment opportunities.

• Carries out culinary production in accordance with French brand and cuisine
• Follows menus and pre-determined recipes, while also incorporating new ideas
• Performs daily line check to ensure consistent tastes, temperatures, and quality of items
• Works in partnership with Head Trainer of crew members to ensure instruction to crew members is accessible
• Manages, leads and develops skills of team members with and without disabilities
• Meets or exceeds budgeting goals
• Collaborates with management to plan special events
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Follows all Department of Health rules and regulations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 25+ pounds
• Communicates clearly and calmly with team members.

• Culinary Education
• Food Handlers License
• Serv Safe Certification is a plus but not required
• Cheerful, caring and with a keen sense of hospitality and service
• Experience working under the Department of Health guidelines
• 5+ years of experience working in a restaurant or café
• Familiar and comfortable working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience teaching or training
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of French cuisine is a plus but not required