Sous Chef

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At The Porch Pour we strive to bring a gathering place to Midlothian with fresh, farm to fork experiences for our guests by inspiring ourselves and one another every day. Whether you are a guest, part of the community, or a team member, you are family. We believe in taking ownership in everything we do and being our very best selves every day.

Job Summary

When you join us, you will see there are no limits to your creativity or your potential. We inspire you to grow and challenge yourself because when you are pursuing excellence, you are helping our guests have excellent experiences. You hold yourself to a higher culinary standard and it is your attention to detail that keeps guests coming back to dine with us. You will be supporting and assisting the Kitchen Manager to execute our fresh dishes that have guests raving and anxious to return.

Benefits for your lifestyle

· Team-spirited colleagues

· Learning and development opportunities

· Healthcare benefits

· Paid time off

· Bonus opportunities

What you’ll be doing

· Monitoring the quality of food, following all food safety regulations, and assisting the Kitchen Manager in coordinating the entire kitchen

· Assisting in hiring and training kitchen staff

· Managing special dietary needs

· Operating kitchen equipment safely and responsibly

· Ensuring the proper sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers

· Maintaining positive relationships with front of house staff

· Working with Kitchen Manager in developing menu items

· Supervising kitchen staff when Kitchen Manager is not present

Qualifications

· GED or High School Diploma required

· Nationally accredited Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred

· 1-3 years experience in casual fine dining preferred

· Food Safety Certification

· Proper knife skills and knowledge of cooking techniques

· Ability to handle multiple tasks at once

· 2 or more years experience in a kitchen lead position

· Experience with farm to table cooking is preferred

· Ability to bring culinary vision to life

· Passion for Hospitality

*This role requires the ability to move and lift up to 50lbs. Standing, sitting or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required.

What we’re looking for

· Excellent communication skills

· Collaborative mindset

· Positive outlook

· A commitment to exceptional quality and extraordinary hospitality

· A self-starter willing to push themselves every day

· Someone who will keep calm in a high stress environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Experience:

• Culinary Experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person