Sous Chef

Austin, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Job Description

Aba, located in Music Lane in downtown Austin, is a vibrant and innovative restaurant that showcases Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's lighter style of cooking, with strong influences from the Mediterranean including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. Aba brings a unique culinary experience that marries traditional Mediterranean flavors with modern cooking techniques, creating a fresh and contemporary dining atmosphere. The restaurant is a key player in Austin's dynamic food scene, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Aba Austin is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Sous Chef to join their passionate culinary team.... Show More

Job Requirements

2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds
Strong organizational and communication skills

Job Qualifications

2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
Strong leadership and communication skills
Experience with food cost management
Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
High school diploma or equivalent
Passion for Mediterranean cuisine and cooking techniques

Job Duties

Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking
Ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies
Supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between FOH and BOH
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
Work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights and weekends at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

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