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The h.wood Group

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

full-time employment
Flexible Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance

Job Description

The h.wood Group is a distinguished lifestyle and hospitality company headquartered in Los Angeles, with numerous establishments and events spanning the United States and Europe. Recognized for creating the world's best restaurants, nightlife, and events, the company prides itself on delivering a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience tailored to a diverse clientele. Its core values are built on integrity, commitment to quality, and innovation in hospitality. The h.wood Group has earned a reputation for blending upscale dining with vibrant social experiences, making it a leader in the lifestyle and hospitality industry. With a dynamic team and a culture that... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school or GED equivalent required
  • formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred
  • minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
  • ability to communicate clearly with managers kitchen and dining room employees and guests
  • safe food handling certification
  • ability to bend stand and stoop for long periods of time and working long hours in hot conditions
  • must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs

Job Qualifications

  • Formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred
  • minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
  • ability to communicate clearly with managers kitchen and dining room employees and guests
  • safe food handling certification
  • experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet business needs

Job Duties

  • Leads kitchen team in chef's absence
  • provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members including line cooking food preparation and dish plating
  • oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
  • ensures a first-in first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
  • keeps cooking stations stocked especially before and during prime operation hours
  • hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
  • manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
  • supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
  • works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization staff ability and training opportunities
  • verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
  • assists head chef with menu creation
  • coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering budget and kitchen efficiency and staffing

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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