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

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Job Description

USEma is a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant situated in the bustling Domain Northside neighborhood of Austin, Texas. This culinary establishment is known for showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's distinctive lighter California-style cooking which emphasizes fresh local produce, unique spices, and high-quality ingredients. USEma offers a fine dining experience that blends Mediterranean flavors with a Californian flair, attracting food enthusiasts and local residents alike. The restaurant is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a well-regarded company that owns and operates a wide variety of dining establishments across the country, known for its culinary innovation and strong commitment to team members' growth and... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of sous chef experience
Proven leadership and team management skills
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Physical ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds
Strong communication and organizational skills
Food safety knowledge and certification preferred

Job Qualifications

2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff

Job Duties

Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including food prep and cooking
Ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies
Supervise kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature, and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to review and maintain recipe books
Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of menu items
Purchase and order food product and supplies including daily product orders
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 BOH employees and teams
Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment in dealing with guests, vendors and employees
Work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends, sometimes with overnight travel
Move and lift various weights as needed

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