What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Waterbar?
Our busy, tight-knit kitchen is looking to add a Sous Chef to our talented team. We are a high end seafood restaurant serving meticulously sourced, sustainably caught and harvested seafood, as well as all the other many bounties from amazing Bay Area farms, foragers and artisans.
This is a salaried position with terms to be negotiated based on experience.
Special Instructions:
Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call.
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Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team.
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Benefits:
We offer:
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401K enrollment
- Paid time off
- A very competitive salary
- Quarterly bonus based on financial review
- Dining expense account and opportunity for career growth.
- Lots of educational opportunities (field trips, rooftop beehive, wine seminars and more). Please have a resume ready when you respond.
Happy cooking
Requirements:
Qualified applicants should have:
- At least 5 year fine dining kitchen experience
- Strong leadership skills and excellent communication skills are a must!
- Working knowledge of Excel, and a basic understanding of recipe writing, menu creation, food costing, and scheduling are all a big plus.
- A true passion for kitchen life and a real desire to learn
Grow and be part of a team.
Responsibilities:
- Our sous chef team oversees the following responsibilities
- Heading and running services (lunch, dinner, private dining etc.)
- Oversight of different departments such as prep, dishwasher,
- Detailed prep work
- Ordering
- Prep lists
- Scheduling
- Collaboration with rest of chef team on menu and recipe creation.
- Execution of off site events
- Upholding standards set forth by the chef and rest of leadership team.
A mix of upscale and casual dining, known for our fresh seafood, waterfront views, and commitment to sustainability.
Locally-sourced seafood, a glass of champagne, and a beautiful view of the Bay -- we offer all of this and more. Since 2008, Waterbar has proudly served exceptional food and drink while doing our part to give back to the earth and our community. We believe that dining is much more than the food you eat. Each of our dining rooms offers unique experiences that can accommodate any occasion. Relax on the patio while enjoying stunning scenic views. Dine in our aquarium room for a night of exotic elegance. With our seasonal menus and annual events, you'll always find something new to celebrate.
