What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at The Belmont?
We are hiring a sous chef, who is PASSIONATE about food, service and execution, to PROFESSIONALLY represent our TEAM! We are looking for someone to help the Executive Chef lead the culinary team and operate the kitchen.
WE NEED SOMEONE WHO:
- Has 5 years of current, high-volume kitchen experience in a full service restaurant
- 1 year proven experience in a sous chef position or kitchen manager position
- Professionalism towards all FOH and BOH employees
- Understanding of kitchen weights and measure and the ability to expand or reduce recipes accurately
- Ability to multi task and train other kitchen members to do the same
- Availability to work nights and weekends
- Understanding of labor management and how to meet labor budget goals
- Understanding of inventory management and ordering
- Basic computer skills a plus (word, excel, email)
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Food is being executed to the highest level
- Conduct and verify systems are being utilized properly such as line checks, prep lists, par sheets, temp logs logs, waste logs and order guides
- Labor management according to business volume and assist Chef with the writing schedule.
- Food Handling & Safety protocol is constantly being upheld to ensure food is safe to consume
- Create a positive work environment by mentoring the team
- Assist with food ordering and inventory counts
- Ensure the staff is following recipes and plate specs
- Training of new employees
EVERYONE ON OUR TEAM NEEDS TO HAVE:
- Ability to spend long hours standing and walking
- Ability to lift 30-50#
- Can work professionally under pressure
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Maintain a high level of energy for the duration of a shift
The Belmont is a neighborhood restaurant and bar located in the College Hill area of Wichita, Kansas. Open since June of 2020, we provide an upscale, relaxed atmosphere for those special occasions in your life or a great meal on an evening out.
We currently open at 11am - 10pm Tuesday through Thursday, 11am-11pm on Fridays, 10am-11pm on Saturdays and 10am-9pm on Sundays for brunch. We pride ourselves on being a scratch kitchen and scratch bar which showcases the creativity of our chefs and bartenders partnered with local quality ingredients to provide unique and unparalleled dining experience.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000