What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Sous Chef - Gypsy Kitchen DC position at Southern Proper Hospitality Group?
Executive Sous Chef - Gypsy Kitchen - DC
Why Should You Apply?
Gypsy Kitchen is a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C. Our restaurant offers an authentic Mediterranean dining experience, blending the rich flavors and vibrant traditions of the Mediterranean coast, and where each night boasts a lively dining experience with a team that devotes itself to providing top-notch service to its guests. If you are an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for and experience in cooking Pan Med cuisine and looking for the next step in your career that can prepare you for an Executive Chef role, then this is the opportunity for you.
What We Offer You
As a manager, some of the benefits you can enjoy are:
50% employee discounts for you and up to 3 guests, at our many brands!
Daily pay option
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Career Growth Opportunity
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, and Life and AD&D that starts the 1st day of the month following your start date
Supplemental discounts on travel, wellness, pet insurance-and more!
Employee Assistance Program
Quarterly Bonus
Monthly dining spend allowance at all of our concepts
Referral bonuses for bringing your friends on board
What You'll Be Doing
The Sous Chef works under the supervision of the Executive Chef and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and the direction of food preparation in the kitchen.
The Sous Chef works under the supervision of the Executive Chef and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and the direction of food preparation in the kitchen.
Leadership and Management:
- Lead kitchen team in chef’s absence and provides guidance to junior staff members.
- Responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels for kitchen staff to maintain budgeted labor cost.
- Supervise and communicate with kitchen staff and management to achieve budgeted costs related to labor, food, beverage, etc.
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and submitting recommendations for new hires in culinary operations.
- Responsible for executing new hire training for kitchen staff.
- Administers disciplinary action to kitchen staff when necessary and provides guidance on performance improvement.
Kitchen/Culinary Operations:
- Adhere to sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
- Aids in the development and maintenance of a thorough and accurate recipe file.
- Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
- Ensure kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
- Resolve customer problems and concerns.
- Maintain accurate inventories with ongoing inventory analysis and management.
- Maintain accurate and timely costing of daily specials and menu items.
- Manage par levels for all chemicals, BOH supplies, and small ware.
- Assist Executive Chef and General Manager with preventative maintenance and maintenance scheduling of all restaurant equipment.
- Responsible for waste tracking and control.
- Effective and thorough management of unit cleanliness.
Requirements
- Possess and demonstrates excellent culinary skills.
- Ability and willingness to work all BOH positions when necessary.
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
- Experience with BOH systems, ordering, and inventory management.
- Experience in similar position
- Experience developing staff.
- Management experience preferred.
- Successful completion of Food Safety training required with 30 days of hire.
Compliance Statement
The physical demands of typical of this position must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.
Southern Proper Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
External hires may be subject to a background check/drug screen, depending on the position. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances.
The physical demands of typical of this position must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.
Southern Proper Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
External hires may be subject to a background check/drug screen, depending on the position. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances.
We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.
We run background checks on all new hires in this position.
