Executive Sous Chef

Three Notch'd Brewing Company, LLC • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef is the second-in-command directly assisting the Executive Chef. This includes overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, managing staff, ensuring food quality, maintaining health and safety standards, and contributing to menu development, all while upholding culinary standards. The Executive Sous Chef is essentially acting as the primary leader in the kitchen when the Executive Chef is absent.

Requirements

• Extensive culinary experience, preferably with a strong background in various cooking techniques
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a high-volume kitchen or equivalent schooling
• Proven leadership skills in managing a large kitchen team
• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff and management
• Strong understanding of food cost controls and inventory management
• Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Solid supervisory, organizational and time management skills are required
• Profit & Loss accountability– managed service experience is desirable
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft applications required
• Must be willing to follow all Safety Standards

Nice To Haves

• Culinary training or degree
• ServeSafe certified
• 3 or more years experience in the food service industry as a cook

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development, culinary innovation, quality control, and cost control
• Assume a leadership role in the kitchen, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring seamless service
• Supervise and train Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers ensuring their performance meets quality standards and teamwork
• Conduct interviews and hire back of the house staff for open positions
• Manage food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet and exceed quality standards
• Ensure all food orders are completed in an efficient manner
• Monitor kitchen inventory, control costs, and facilitate efficient ordering of supplies
• Order and receive food product from vendors – check in by item on invoice and input in receiving log
• Assist in conducting food and beverage inventories – note any out of stock items or possible shortages
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and food hygiene
• Assist in developing and implementing kitchen policies and procedures
• Actively contribute to maintaining a positive and productive kitchen environment
• Schedule and modify labor according to budget guidelines – ensuring all employee schedules are kept updated
• Must have open availability – willing to work as needed including weekends and holidays
• Must be well groomed and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
• Must perform all miscellaneous duties assigned by upper management
• Know and comply with all company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, emergencies and energy
• Report to work on time and in complete uniform
• Daily use of appropriate PPE for the task assigned
• Report all injuries immediately to the Executive Chef and/or General Manager
• Understand the proper use of and storage of chemicals used in the location. Be familiar with the chemical SDS book and its contents.
• Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the 3NB management team.
• Assist in other areas as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed