Executive Sous Chef

Goodstone

Executive Sous Chef

Middleburg, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Job Title: Executive Sous Chef

    Department: Kitchen

    Company: The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

    Reports To: Executive Chef

    Job Summary:

    As part of the Goodstone Team, we are committed to inspiring and instilling a passion for excellence and allowing you to excel and grow as a team player! The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in a kitchen. This will involve a significant degree of supervising other kitchen staff. As assistant to the Executive Chef, Robert Weland, the Executive Sous Chef, will help with menu planning, inventory, and supply management. Also, it aids in ensuring the kitchen is up to safety standards and that staff obeys sanitation rules. During mealtimes, the Executive Sous Chef must be quick on their feet and make smart decisions instantly. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for staff scheduling and discipline when necessary.

    Essential Functions

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Menu Planning: Assist and collaborate with the Executive Chef in creating recipes to the standards of the business, ensuring all food preparation and plate presentations meet Goodstone’s commitment to quality.

    Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production and management and kitchen staff training.

    Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production.

    Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment regularly to ensure they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order.

    Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality and are prepared to serve promptly.

    Assume the role of Executive Chef in their absence

    Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications

    Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met

    Assure kitchen personnel is trained in the best cleanliness and sanitation practices

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience

    Minimum two years of culinary management experience in a similar high-volume food service operation with similar duties and responsibilities

    Strong leadership qualities

    Strong attention to detail

    Knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety procedures

    Support a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork, and superior service among all departments

    Supervisory Responsibility: Plans the activities of and schedules all food production and food service sanitation employees to maximize productivity while minimizing labor costs to achieve and improve upon budgetary guidelines. Hires, disciplines, and, when necessary, recommends termination of food production and food service sanitation employees according to venue guidelines and policies.

    Company Perks and Benefits:

    Offering full benefits starting on day 61 (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.

    401-K Match after a year

    Vacation and Sick Time

    Employee Referral and Bonus Plan

    Additional Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

    Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Goodstone Inn and Restaurant is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace. However, screening tests for alcohol and illegal drugs may be performed on applicants and employees as a condition of employment.