About the Organization
We believe that to truly eat well, you must not forget the importance of l'ambiente, la compagnia, and l'ingrediente - the atmosphere, the people, and of course, the ingredients - all essential to the Italian experience.
Zanti honors the Italian tradition of bringing together the best of each day, from the thoughtfully chosen ingredients to the families gathered in conversation to share their stories and their meal.
Location
Zanti River Oaks
Shift
Rotating Days and Evenings
Description
Zanti Cucina Italiana is looking for an Executive Sous Chef for their Fine Dining Restaurant in River Oaks!
Primary Purpose of the Role
The Executive Sous Chef is accountable for the overall success of the daily kitchen operations.
The Executive Sous Chef exhibits culinary talent by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. The Executive Sous Chef works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility.
Accountabilities include :
- Elaboration and supervision of the operating and administrative budget.
- Supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced.
- Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas.
Main Duties / Core Work Activities : Duties include but are not limited to the following
Responsible for guiding and developing direct reports.Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.Lead kitchen management team.Provide direction for all day-to-day operations.Understand employee positions well enough to determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members, serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior.Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.Review staffing levels to ensure that guest services, operational needs and financial objectives are met.Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensure employees do the same within the team.Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.Establish goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.Communicate the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.Participate in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.Position Requirements
Candidate Requirements
A Bachelor's degree is requiredAt least 6 years' experience in the culinary field, gastronomy, food and beverage, or related professional area is preferred. Or a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.At least 6 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience; knowledge and experience working in Italian restaurant concepts, cooking Italian food as a specialty is required.Proficient knowledge in the following dimensions of restaurant functions : reduce cost, food planning, preparation, and delivery; purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies, process and procedures, development of reports, POS, inventory, personnel management : recruitment, hiring, training and developing, record-keeping etc.Food and beverage knowledge in an upscale concepts, fine dining, or prestige brand restaurants.Experience managing kitchen with high volume production and service.Experience leading and managing pre-opening operations for restaurants.Experience creating menus, menu development and special dishes.Experience with planning and managing private events, catering events from a culinary perspective.Experience in a similar job position managing a kitchen team with 20-30 employees in charge.Must be SERV Safe certified.What We Offer
Career development and growth
Paid vacation
Medical, vision, dental and life insurance benefits.
Category
Back of the House-BOH
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Exempt
EOE Statement
We provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This position is currently accepting applications.
