Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $44,300.00 - $59,800.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
competitive salary
Room for Advancement
Job Description
Sterling Culinary Management is a distinguished company renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences and world-class hospitality. Operating within the vibrant food service industry, Sterling Culinary Management has established itself as a trusted leader specializing in the management of dining establishments that prioritize customer satisfaction and quality service. With a reputation for excellence, the company fosters a culture rooted in values of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every guest enjoys a warm, friendly, and genuine dining experience.
The company is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Sous Chef, a pivotal position within the culin... Show More
The company is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Sous Chef, a pivotal position within the culin... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to stand for extended periods and handle kitchen equipment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Must be able to train and mentor team members
- Proficiency in inventory control and kitchen operations
- Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven culinary experience in a similar role
- Strong leadership and training skills
- Knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Familiarity with inventory management and vendor relations
- Proactive problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to maintaining guest friendly environment
- Understanding of health department regulations and sanitation requirements
- Experience with equipment maintenance and cleaning schedules
Job Duties
- Train and validate all culinary team members through the use of Sterling's kitchen training materials
- Maintain a fun and professional work environment grounded in our values, guiding principles and promises
- Be a part of new team member onboarding and orientation to the Sterling Way
- Ensure an ongoing system to assure food quality and standards per team member
- Maintain a standardized training program for all positions and ensure prep and service recipes are current and available
- Provide Chef de Cuisine regular feedback on team member's performance
- Cross-train culinary team members on all aspects of the line
- Support Chef de Cuisine and management team in all cafe priorities
- Ensure 100% adherence to all menu implementations and procedural changes
- Lead by example with high standards every shift and every day
- Help the Chef de Cuisine run a great features program daily within Sterling Food Philosophy guidelines
- Maintain a guest friendly environment at all times
- Perform dress for success procedures before and after each shift
- Adhere to and communicate cook times regularly
- Run continuing cafe education on food specs and standards for both front and back of house through pre-shift meetings
- Assist with weekly inventories
- Assist Chef de Cuisine with review of pricing from vendors and ensure accuracy
- Ensure all orders are checked in to standard and establish par levels while executing for guests in the Sterling Way
- Aid in the improvement of year over year performance at the cafe
- Act as point person for BOH maintenance and maintain an equipment repair log
- Keep kitchen cleaned and well maintained
- Ensure walk-in is cleaned and organized daily
- Visually inspect food deliveries and use only the freshest ingredients for all menu items
- Monitor proper receiving, storage, and rotation of food products to comply with health regulations
- Properly rotate food products to minimize spoilage and waste
- Maintain industry-leading safety and sanitation standards
- Ensure compliance with local and federal health codes, achieving a health inspection rating of A
- Complete daily line checks
- Adhere strictly to service standards and fix any issues promptly
- Ensure all proper utensils are used daily
- Continue education on food specs and standards through pre-shift meetings
- Assist with purchasing products to spec from approved vendors
- Educate and develop team on proper sanitation issues
- Work closely with Chef de Cuisine and Health department on sanitation
- Teach and train management and hourly team members about kitchen safety
- Assist in training MITs about kitchen operations
- Execute daily and monthly equipment cleaning schedules
- Complete weekly R&M walkthroughs with GM as directed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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