Job Summary:
The Sous Chef must have proven experience in Italian cuisine and fine dining. This position will teamwork with the Head Chef and kitchen’s staff.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensures kitchen runs in accordance with all applicable health, safety, and hygiene codes and standards.
Oversees stocking, ordering, and purchasing of ingredients, ensuring that necessary ingredients are available and as fresh as possible while also minimizing spoilage and waste.
Maintains and inspects kitchen equipment and utensils, recommending repairs or replacements as needed.
Collaborates with maintaining kitchen’s budget.
Collaborates with specialty chefs on menu items for example, works with pastry chefs to design an innovative, appealing, and complementary dessert menu.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to produce an excellent culinary and restaurant experience for patrons.
Extremely creative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management, scheduling, managerial, and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
Education and Experience:
Relevant experience or training.
Completion of apprenticeship, or other experience necessary to become trained as a highly skilled professional cook.
At least two years of culinary experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and preparing and cooking food.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Employee discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overtime
Weekends
Experience:
Culinary Experience: 2 years (Required)
Cooking: 2 years (Required)
Italian cuisine: 2 years (Required)
Work Location:
One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment
Job Setting:
Restaurant
Company’s website:
www.zuccamiami.com
Work Remotely:
No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Social distancing guidelines in place
To apply for this job please visit www.dasilva-hospitality.com.
