Sous Chef - Velvet Buffalo

Description

STEP INTO THE BIG LEAGUES

Geronimo Hospitality Group ain't your normal work environment. We are a collection of award winning boutique hotels, restaurants and clubs with cool people who believe THE STATUS QUO SUCKS and we do everything we can to live by that motto. At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we don’t raise the bar. We are the bar. We create destinations, not pit stops, and we’re looking for people who are ready to join a team that pushes boundaries and values hard work every day.

VELVET BUFFALO

Modern in experience and timeless in taste, Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian delivers fresh ingredients with a side of rustic charm. Our rotating seasonal menu features thoughtfully crafted dishes made from scratch that are inspired by the many regions of Italy–from house-made pasta and artisan-style bread to sustainably sourced seafood and our own spin on traditional desserts. At Velvet Buffalo, we do classics really well.

PERKS OF THE JOB

We believe in rewarding effort and skill. Our team enjoys Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Training & Development Opportunities, 401K, Medical Benefits, 24/7 Online Care, Pet Insurance, and more. We demand a competitive spirit and offer you the chance to build your own future in return.

YOUR ROLE IN CREATING GERONIMOMENTS

In this role, you’ll be a key part of our team, ensuring that every guest leaves with a lasting impression. Your voice matters here—use it to build the future, make an impact, and continuously improve the guest experience.

As the Sous Chef, you are responsible for effectively directing and supervising the daily operation of the kitchen including but not limited to training, motivating, and monitoring of kitchen staff, assisting with ordering and inventory, and food preparation in adherence to the direction of the Executive Chef and company standards.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Leads a small team in supporting and servicing the day-to-day activities.
• Executes well-defined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review.
• Assists the Executive Chef in meeting and exceeding company food budget and goals
• Assists the Executive Chef in ensuring all kitchen staff are trained on dish specification
• Ordering food product to appropriate levels
• Prepare food for service appropriate to sales levels
• Assists in monitoring and controlling stock levels and makes sure stock rotation is followed in all store rooms and coolers
• Leads by example, setting the pace and standards
• Manage disciplinary issues as needed in conjunction with the Executive Chef/General Manager
• Communicate via team meetings, one-on-one meetings, training sessions, notice boards, etc.
• Communicate a vision of success of which the team wants to be a part
• Conduct daily line checks and constant, sporadic tasting of products being made and served
• Ensure all food is presented for service in a timely manner and in correct sequence
• Ensure the preparation and storage of food meets company and statutory health and safety requirements
• Ensure the kitchen adequately stocked with all necessary goods to create a smooth meal service
• Respect all co-workers and managers
• Have fun at work; leave baggage at the door; come to work with a positive attitude ready and willing to help create a fun and memorable experience for our guests
• Promote a positive perception of the company at all times both internally and in public

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Requirements

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

Experience and/or Training

• Three plus years of Line Cook and Supervisory experience or culinary school required
• ServSafe certified
• Culinary education or equivalent work experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment
• Ability to manage a team while delegating tasks and ensuring the tasks are being completed efficiently and to proper expectations
• Ability to handle difficult and challenging situations and conversations

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

• U.S. Work Authorization (required).

JOIN A TEAM THAT MAKES AN IMPRESSION

At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we are cool people who work hard. Every shift, every day, we push the boundaries and strive to be the best. If you’re ready to own your work and create exceptional experiences, we want you on our team! Geronimo Hospitality Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.