Federales Denver - Executive Sous Chef

Four Corners

$85K — $102K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in Food and Beverage industry, specifically in a culinary leadership role
  • Strong understanding of cooking methods and kitchen equipment
  • Effective communication skills with a positive team-oriented attitude
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
  • Advanced problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities
  • Proficient in back-of-house systems, including ordering and inventory management

Responsibilities

  • Oversee culinary production operations under the Executive Chef
  • Serve as kitchen head during the Executive Chef's absence
  • Stay informed on dining trends and culinary techniques
  • Ensure consistent product quality and presentation standards
  • Manage cost control, waste management, and staff training
  • Assist in onboarding back-of-house employees
  • Maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Implement local and government food safety standards and emergency procedures

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic kitchen team
  • Hands-on leadership experience in a supportive environment
  • Exposure to trends and innovations in culinary arts
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance
  • Engagement in a high-energy culinary atmosphere
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Our restaurant is searching for a creative and motivated Executive Sous Chef to expand their culinary skills and grow with us. In this position, you will act as the second in command in our kitchen to the Executive Chef. Our ideal candidate is a reliable and creative professional who will elevate and control food and labor cost, food preparation, menu development, and pricing and development of the culinary team. This person will be reporting to the Executive Chef.

Responsibilities:
  • Successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive Chef
  • Opportunity to serve as the kitchen head for culinary operations in the absences of Executive Chef
  • Staying up to date on dining trends and new techniques
  • Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards
  • Manage areas of profit, stock, waste control, and training within the kitchen
  • Assist with onboarding of BOH employees
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy and demanding environment while maintaining the highest standard of professionalism
  • Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
  • Understand and manage local and government regulated food safety, risk prevention, fire prevention, hygiene practices, and emergency procedures to ensure the safety of all staff and guests
  • A flexible schedule with the ability to work day, evening and weekend hours as business needs require

Qualifications:
  • At least 3+ years of Food and Beverage (F&B) industry and culinary experience in a similar role
  • Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices
  • An effective communicator with a positive attitude and a team player mentality
  • Commitment to quality, accuracy, timeliness, and results
  • Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering, and inventory

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