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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Meal Allowances
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Water Street Restaurants is a prominent dining establishment known for its commitment to quality, exceptional service, and a strong mission, vision, and values framework. As part of a dynamic hospitality group, Water Street Restaurants emphasizes culinary excellence, customer satisfaction, and a team-oriented work culture that encourages growth and innovation. The company operates multiple restaurant locations, each upholding rigorous standards to deliver a memorable dining experience for every guest. With a focus on maintaining high standards, Water Street Restaurants continually strives to exceed health and safety regulations, demonstrating a dedication to both staff and patrons alike. The company values integrity, passion,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of kitchen management or sous chef experience
- Ability to stand and walk for 6 to 10 hours per day
- Ability to lift and carry weights between 40 and 75 pounds without assistance and up to 150 pounds with assistance
- Capability to push, pull, and maneuver objects up to 150 pounds
- Good corrected vision and hearing
- Mental alertness and ability to communicate effectively
- Capacity to follow instructions and safely use kitchen equipment
- Ability to work in temperature ranges from 38 to 350 degrees
- Ability to tolerate high noise levels
- Physical ability to bend, stoop, twist, and perform repetitive hand movements
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as a sous chef or in a similar chef role
- Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices
- Ability to manage a team and lead by example
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Experience in food cost control and inventory management
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Commitment to upholding company mission, vision, and values
Job Duties
- Maintain knowledge of Water Street Restaurants mission, vision, and values as expressed on 'MVV' cards and actively practice these standards
- Achieve a score of 90 percent or better on all health department inspections and mystery shopper reports
- Enforce kitchen dress code including uniform, grooming, and appearance standards
- Comply with and enforce standards of service for kitchen employees
- Assist in managing day-to-day kitchen operations
- Develop menus and/or refine recipes
- Establish, execute, and monitor kitchen goals and kitchen design
- Train kitchen staff to work effectively and efficiently under company policies and health regulations
- Facilitate regularly scheduled meetings for effective communication with kitchen staff
- Assist in hiring cooks and dishwashers
- Assist in staff scheduling
- Perform line cooking and/or supervise line
- Expedite guest orders
- Conduct quality control of all food products
- Facilitate kitchen to server communication and training
- Assist in reviewing and evaluating plate costs
- Manage blackboard responsibilities as assigned
- Utilize waste effectively
- Control overall costs including food and labor
- Communicate with vendors including check-ins and ordering
- Conduct regular inspections of machinery and address deficiencies promptly
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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