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Holbrook House

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Commuter plan
Year-end bonus

Job Description

Please FiDi is a prominent hospitality establishment located in San Francisco's vibrant Financial District. Known for its commitment to excellence and delivering exceptional dining experiences, Please FiDi operates The Holbrook House, a restaurant that blends classic culinary techniques with contemporary flavors. The Holbrook House has carved a niche in the highly competitive San Francisco dining scene by providing guests with quality food, impeccable service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant caters to a diverse clientele, offering both an inviting restaurant service experience and private event hosting, ensuring a wide spectrum of food and service requirements are met with precision.
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Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2-3 years high end restaurant and management/supervisory experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
  • Current California Managers Food Handlers Certificate
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Physical stamina to stand and walk for long periods
  • Excellent command of English, both written and oral
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 2-3 years high end restaurant and management/supervisory experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
  • Working knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
  • Excellent English written and oral skills
  • High level of professionalism, motivated
  • Pleasant, calming demeanor
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proven self-starter capable of finding solutions with minimal supervision
  • Attention to detail, organized and able to prioritize
  • Have the stamina to work up to 10+ hours, standing and walking the duration of the shift
  • Available to work a flexible schedule that will include nights, weekends and holidays as dictated by the restaurant and event schedules
  • Current California Managers Food Handlers Certificate

Job Duties

  • Work closely with the Executive Chef overseeing daily operation ensuring quality, standards and expectations are met on a consistent basis
  • Provide support and collaboration to the Executive Chef, acting as a key resource and decision-maker in their absence
  • Be the point-of-contact for all information regarding all food/menu items (ingredients, presentations, allergies etc), daily specials and private events
  • Train and mentor culinary team on the fundamentals of proper techniques demonstrating new cooking techniques and equipment to maximize efficiency and consistency
  • Recruit, train, and manage restaurant team comprised of line cooks, prep cooks, pastry cook, dishwashers, etc
  • Assist in scheduling and payroll, maximizing all culinary labor throughout daily operation hours, controlling labor costs while maintaining an efficient kitchen
  • Effectively communicate, providing direction and support for the team to ensure a positive environment
  • Proactively identify and address operational challenges and resolve complaints or issues in a diplomatic and effective manner
  • Have a hands-on approach, lead by doing
  • Oversee the preparation, production and execution of daily operation
  • Execute menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, portion control and presentation
  • Ensure all food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation from start to finish
  • Ensure team members are keeping clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and are strictly adhering to sanitation, food safety, hygiene, and other health and safety guidelines
  • Expedite meal service as necessary
  • Schedule and organize duties to maximize efficiency and productivity while maintaining consistent food costs
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization all walk-in coolers, freezers and reach-ins
  • Assist with menu planning, inventory and management of kitchen supplies and equipment
  • Ensure that all professional equipment is in good condition and maintained on a regular basis
  • Assist in food inventory and control by properly receiving, organizing and storing delivered items
  • Maintaining invoices as product arrives – reconciling the order, submitting invoices in a timely manner
  • Assist in operation and execution of private events
  • Work with the Executive Chef in developing seasonal menus, daily specials, special requests, etc

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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