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Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,600.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
diversity and inclusion programs

Job Description

Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, a pioneering boutique hotel brand, was founded in San Francisco in 1981 with the mission to disrupt impersonal hospitality and foster genuine human connections. Emphasizing heartfelt engagement, the company creates environments where guests and employees alike feel welcome and valued. With a culture rooted in entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and self-leadership, Kimpton has cultivated a unique workplace that celebrates individuality and diversity. This commitment to authentic hospitality extends beyond guest service to include fostering a positive, supportive environment for its team members, welcoming diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences to shine through in a collaborative, empowering setting.Show More

Job Requirements

  • 1+ years of previous culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant and/or culinary program curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related certificate preferred
  • Flexible schedule able to work weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed
  • Knowledgeable and passionate about various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and industry standard practices and trends
  • Excellent knife skills
  • Leadership skills with a desire to build a healthy and collaborative team
  • Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills to foster positive working relationships

Job Qualifications

  • 1+ years of previous culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant and/or culinary program curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related certificate preferred
  • Knowledgeable and passionate about various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and industry standard practices and trends
  • Excellent knife skills
  • Leadership skills with a desire to build a healthy and collaborative team
  • Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills to foster positive working relationships

Job Duties

  • Lead all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
  • Inventively solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situations
  • Lead and train kitchen staff and establish a working schedule
  • Interview and hire employees
  • plan, assign, and direct work
  • appraise performance
  • reward and discipline employees
  • address complaints and resolve problems
  • Identify developable personnel and provide necessary training as positions open
  • Order, stock, and inspect the quality of all food items necessary for daily service
  • Maintain budgeted labor costs and assist in controlling overtime
  • Ensure that food is produced on a timely basis with the goal to execute all tickets in 20 minutes or less
  • Participate in service education through daily line-ups, quarterly menu meetings, and new staff training programs
  • Assist the restaurant in meeting financial targets while achieving food quality service objectives
  • Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities by supervising daily cleaning of all kitchen areas

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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