Sous Chef, Toothsome

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Drive operating profit goals and sales
• Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs
• Consistently achieve operational excellence
• Develop and retain exceptional talent
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding food quality, safety, labor and employment
• Partner with Human Resources to train and develop restaurant leaders at every level
• Maintain or exceed weekly budgeted variable operation profit by controlling cost of goods & variable labor
• Communicate restaurant results to the Restaurant Chef and General Manager with recommendations for improvement
• Ensure high Team Member and Guest Engagement
• Mentors and counsels team members and enforce appropriate policies and procedures ensuring that everything is within compliance of venue and company standards.
• Promote company's mission and values
• Ensure company policy and brand standards are followed
• Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs
• Prepare and present hourly team member reviews
• Complete all tasks assigned by the Restaurant Chef on time

Responsibilities

• Order supplies, food and ingredients based on rapidly shifting demand
• Hire and train kitchen staff in specific stations, and cross-train as necessary  
• Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure there are always enough workers to meet the demand
• Maintain inventory levels and conduct full inventories
• Schedule and oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances  
• Assist the management team with menu changes and adjustments 
• Respond personally to guest questions, special recipe requests and complaints
• Maintain a clean work space and all times
• Work at a fast and efficient pace. The Sous Chef is a “working chef”
• Ability to read and follow recipes as well as follow up with prep and line cooks food preparation
• Has a thorough knowledge of food cost, labor cost and inventory functions
• Chemical safety comprehension
• Analyze financial reports to quickly identify and address trends and issues in area performance, including cost of goods, variable labor and profitability
• Exceed annual operating profit targets

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $64480 - $70000

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality Management or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in high quality chain or independent restaurant group
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel,