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World Cafe Live

Executive Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,000.00 - $62,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
401k
Healthcare packages
Travel reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement

Job Description

World Cafe Live is a renowned nonprofit organization and a vibrant hub for independent live music and culinary experiences located in Philadelphia. Since its opening in 2004, it has welcomed over 150,000 visitors annually, offering a unique blend of music, food, and community engagement. The establishment features two distinct venues: The Lounge, a restaurant and bar accommodating up to 140 seated guests or 220 standing, and The Music Hall, a larger space that seats 300 and expands to hold 650 standing patrons. Together, these spaces host over 500 live shows each year, provide daily food and beverage service, and cater... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Reliable transportation to venue location
  • Ability to multi-task in a high-paced atmosphere
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs of weight
  • Maintain ServSafe certification
  • Availability to work flexible hours primarily including nights and weekends

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years of experience as a sous chef
  • Minimum of three years of experience in catering
  • Positive attitude especially in challenging or high pressure situations
  • Team oriented mindset with ability to work autonomously
  • Proven ability to be responsive in a timely manner via phone and email
  • Availability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Job Duties

  • Enforce and maintain all standards and procedures as issued by the Executive Chef in relation to all kitchen activity and equipment
  • Ability to read event orders and order and prepare and execute catered events
  • Learn the a la carte menu and develop skill set for all prep and roles of each station
  • Maintain ServSafe certification and enforce and maintain all Office of Food Protection Health and Safety standards
  • Perform all duties of expo or lead line cook as needed to execute service
  • Checkout line cooks and close down kitchen at conclusion of service or event
  • Participate in feature menu item creation and execution
  • Complete all orders after detailed walkthrough of current inventory and ensuring that all product needed is in house in correct quantities
  • Attend weekly events meetings and any other required meetings as assigned
  • Assist leadership in maintaining budgetary labor and food cost goals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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