Sous Chef - Fine Dining

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $44,900.00 - $60,600.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
career advancement

Job Description

Wolf River Hospitality Group is a locally owned, multi-concept restaurant group with locations across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. Established in 2013, it began with two fast-casual pizza locations and has since expanded into a diverse portfolio featuring multiple full-service and fast-casual brands. With steady growth over the years, Wolf River Hospitality Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through quality food and excellent customer service. The company values the contributions of its staff and strives to foster an engaging and supportive work environment that encourages professional development and teamwork. As part of its continued expansion, Wolf River Hospitality Group is seeking talented individuals to join its team and help shape the future of the company.

The Sous Chef role within Wolf River Hospitality Group is a crucial leadership position responsible for coordinating the kitchen staff’s efforts to ensure high-quality and timely food service. This full-time role involves managing food preparation in adherence to established recipes and production procedures. The Sous Chef plays an essential part in controlling supplies and equipment usage to minimize waste, supporting sustainability efforts. This role demands strong culinary knowledge, including awareness of the latest culinary trends and the ability to provide input and creativity in developing seasonal dishes and daily specials. The Sous Chef takes ownership of training kitchen staff on food preparation standards and safety protocols while maintaining the proper storage of food to uphold safety and quality standards. Additionally, this position oversees ordering food supplies and kitchen equipment, monitors kitchen maintenance needs, and performs quality and temperature checks prior to service. Candidates for this role should have prior leadership experience in food service, be capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, and hold or be able to obtain ServSafe certification. Wolf River Hospitality Group offers opportunities to grow within an expanding company committed to culinary excellence and team collaboration. If you are passionate about food and leadership and want to make an immediate impact in a dynamic setting, the Sous Chef position at Wolf River Hospitality Group represents an exciting career opportunity.

Job Requirements

  • Leadership skills
  • Customer/client focus
  • Flexibility
  • Stress management/composure

Job Qualifications

  • Prior leadership experience in a related food service position
  • Understanding of kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
  • Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment
  • ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification
  • Certification from a culinary school a plus

Job Duties

  • Directs and participates in preparation of food served using established procedures
  • Implements company recipe guidelines through recipe guides, plate presentation and audits
  • Coordinates food preparation so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved
  • Has knowledge of culinary trends
  • Provides input in developing and refining recipes for seasonal dishes and daily specials
  • Takes ownership for training kitchen staff on standards and kitchen safety
  • Ensures food is stored properly and safely
  • Orders food supplies and kitchen equipment as needed
  • Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance
  • Completes food quality and temperature checks before service

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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