Sous Chef

Company: The Wheel
Location: Stamford
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

SOUS CHEFDrawing on fresh ingredients from over 40 local farmers, fishermen and purveyors, we feature the best of what's in season with an ever-changing menu plus produce grown and harvested on The Wheel's very own rooftop garden. At the center of the restaurant's open kitchen lies a hearth oven used to roast meats, fish and vegetables, as well as to bake Neapolitan-style pizzas. - -Expectations -

• Manage the day-to-day activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
• Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
• Work effectively with the culinary management team -
• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
• Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
• Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform as well as disciplinary procedures are followed when applicable
• Understand the financial component, purchasing within budget guidelines, achieving cost off food and expectations.
• Instill teamwork and synergy between the FOH and BOH staff through proper communication and delegation to ensure a "one team" mentality -
  Requirements:
  • 2+ years of culinary management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant -
  • Dedication to culinary excellence, team success, and growth
  • Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety and sanitation, effective time management and quality control
  • Basic understanding of administrative tasks including inventory, purchasing, scheduling
  • Desire to learn from our culinary leaders and develop professionally and personally
  • Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
  • The ability to work well under pressure and be a leader who will NUTURE and SUPPORT their TEAM.
  • Technically savvy with / to become proficient with key systems and IT infrastructure (Foodager, Jolt, Hot Schedules, KDS)
  • Receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback
  • Safe Food Handling Certification
  • Must be able to lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time
  • Command of the English language
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States

Keywords: The Wheel, Stamford , Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Stamford, Connecticut