Junior Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Closed on Monday 2024
holiday bonus shift pay for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve
Paid Time Off
custom supplemental insurance coverages through AFLAC
Bereavement Pay
family first discounts
Complimentary Manager Shift Meal
free, secure, covered parking
Continued education through management training courses
Educational travel and experiences
Custom packaging health plan options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Internal career growth opportunities
401k Employer Match
Education reimbursement program

Job Description

Bern's Steak House is a renowned dining establishment known for its exceptional culinary offerings and commitment to quality. This prestigious steak house has earned a distinguished reputation for delivering an unforgettable dining experience to its guests, combining a refined atmosphere with a passion for top-tier cuisine. Bern's Steak House prides itself on maintaining a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds are valued and encouraged to grow. Their dedication to employee development and equality makes them a sought-after employer in the hospitality industry.

The role of Junior Sous Chef at Bern's Steak House is a vital position within the kitchen team, responsible for ensuring the exceptional preparation of all food served to guests. The Junior Sous Chef plays an integral role in developing and maintaining a motivated, collaborative, and positive team atmosphere. Operating under the guidance of the Executive Chef and ownership, this position demands leadership skills that inspire consistency and high standards across all kitchen operations.

This role involves managing day-to-day kitchen functionality, overseeing staff training, scheduling, and adjusting to business needs, and maintaining professionalism among team members, managers, and guests. The Junior Sous Chef is tasked with addressing daily issues such as absenteeism or staffing adjustments, ensuring operations run smoothly without compromising service quality. They are also responsible for upholding FDA and Serv-Safe sanitary standards, proper safety procedures, and maintaining clean, orderly work areas.

The applicant must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently under pressure, handle long hours standing over hot stoves and grills, and communicate effectively with various team members and departments. The role requires hands-on execution in the kitchen where the Junior Sous Chef must be familiar with all kitchen equipment, cooking recipes, and able to produce high-quality food consistently. This is a dynamic position that demands flexibility, teamwork, and a strong sense of ownership toward the restaurant’s success.

The candidate should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in fast-paced environments. They need to be adaptable to various work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Mental demands also include making quick sound judgments, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism under high-pressure situations.

Bern’s Steak House values the health, safety, and growth of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, holiday shift pay, supplemental insurance options, and employee discounts. This opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers within a prestigious and supportive organization dedicated to culinary excellence and employee development.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Corrected vision to normal range
  • Ability to work long hours as needed
  • Ability to lift 25 - 50 lbs
  • Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively
  • Make sound judgments quickly
  • Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
  • Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
  • Manage differing personalities within the restaurant, and the community
  • Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
  • Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
  • Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or higher
  • Five years previous culinary experience required
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads, email, spreadsheets

Job Duties

  • Assist in maintaining a motivated, interactive positive team
  • Assist with training staff
  • Responsible for daily function of the kitchen operations
  • Maintain professionalism with team members, managers and guests
  • Handle daily scheduling of team members and make adjustments when necessary
  • Solve team member issues such as call outs or any other daily issue that should arise with team members
  • Monitor hours and watch the flow of business and make cuts appropriately as to not negatively affect the service levels
  • Ensure prep and execution of food
  • Ensure team is in proper uniform/approved attire
  • Demonstrate positive communication with team
  • Maintain fair and consistent coaching and counseling
  • Attend meetings as necessary
  • Communicate and maintain positive inter-departmental relations
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to work flexible shifts: nights, weekend, holidays
  • Ability to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills
  • Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment
  • General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
  • Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
  • Able to make great quality food
  • Communicate with Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef next shift any issues
  • Follow Serv-Safe sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
  • Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
  • Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
  • Follow proper hand washing procedures
  • Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
  • Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans daily
  • Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies when needed
  • Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
  • Maintain a sense of ownership for the restaurant

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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