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Sous Chef - MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill

Jump Higher Connecticut LLC
Montville, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About Us

MJ23 is a collaboration between Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG) and the greatest athlete of his generation, Michael Jordan. Located in the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, MJ23 is a modern sports bar featuring elevated bar food, craft beer and cocktails, and plenty of TVs to enjoy the game. While our delicious burgers and wings attract customer attention, it is CRG's Heartfelt Hospitality that creates a truly memorable experience for our guests.

Sous Chef Responsibilities :

General Operations

  • Report to duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform.
  • Run the line during the service, ensuring that the highest standards are met and that communication between all sections and restaurant departments is efficient and polite.
  • Produce menu items for service, and maintaining high standards to achieve the correct quality, appearance and portion size.
  • Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes so that only those which meet our high standards are served to our guests.
  • Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained by following cleaning routines and through ongoing diligence during the shift and in set-up and clean-down procedures.
  • Observe the company’s fire plan and health safety policy.
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives.
  • Accurately perform monthly inventories.
  • Assist in standardizing production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
  • Assist the Chef with daily pre-shift / post-shift and other periodic meetings to increase communication.
  • Assist the Chef in analyzing sales figures to set, monitor, and control budget for the kitchen.
  • Build and maintain a strategic relationship with all members of management.
  • Build rapport between kitchen and front of house staff to minimize conflict.
  • Conduct regular meetings to discuss department performance, areas of concern, priorities, and the strategic vision moving forward.
  • Consistently monitor labor costs to remain within labor budgets when scheduling staff.
  • Develop efficient processes to manage and control food inventory.
  • Ensure proper equipment operation / maintenance.
  • Maximize the productivity of the kitchen staff through effective training and supervision and establish an ongoing training calendar.
  • Maintain relationships with vendors to place orders.
  • Maintain proper safety and sanitation expectations.
  • Perform administrative duties as needed.
  • Respond to any guest complaints and takes necessary action.
  • Supervise kitchen employees and delegate tasks as needed.

Employee Relations

  • Assist the Chef in interviewing, hiring, and effectively onboarding new hires.
  • Assist the Chef in creating and posting staff schedules.
  • Handle employee counseling as needed.
  • Maintain a sound and stress-free environment for all team members.
  • Facilitate employee recognition and incentive programs to maintain high morale.
  • Monitor staff appearance and take corrective action as necessary.
  • Perform timely employee reviews.
  • Work with HR and Chef to appropriately resolve any conflicts regarding staff.
  • Effectively communicate with other members of the kitchen staff.
  • The preceding reflects management’s definition of essential functions for the Sous Chef position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The General Manager may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons.

    Sous Chef Benefits

  • Performance based quarterly bonus program
  • Annual bonus program
  • Monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Dining discounts
  • Paid vacation and Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental and vision insurances
  • Employer paid long-term disability insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Employee paid voluntary short-term disability, critical illness, and critical accident insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (2 weeks)
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
  • Requirements :

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • A high school education or equivalent.
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English comprehensively.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience at the culinary supervisor level or above.
  • Good overall food & beverage knowledge, including basic food / labor costing.
  • Good general knowledge of kitchen equipment operations, maintenance & troubleshooting.
  • Prior experience with training culinary staff.
  • Good working knowledge & skill in Word, Excel & Outlook; POS experience helpful.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good math skills to work within a budget when ordering ingredients, calculating recipes, and determining portion size.
  • Valid food sanitation management and alcohol awareness certifications (may be obtained upon hire).
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