Sous Chef

Description

Overview

Iron Tee, a dynamic high-tech arcade and golf entertainment venue, is seeking a highly motivated Sous Chef to lead a large kitchen team in day-to-day kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef. The Sous Chef is responsible for all areas of the kitchen operations. This leader ensures a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a high-volume restaurant operation. This position will report directly to the Executive Chef and work in tandem to reinforce Iron Tee’s operational and cultural standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Kitchen Operations Support: Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring efficient food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Food Preparation: Participate in food preparation activities, including chopping, slicing, and cooking, while adhering to the venue's recipes and quality standards.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of taste, presentation, and safety for all dishes, conducting regular checks to ensure consistency.
• Menu Execution: Assist in the execution of the menu, ensuring that dishes are prepared accurately and in a timely manner during peak service hours.
• Inventory Management: Support the management of kitchen inventory, including stock rotation, ordering, and storage, to minimize waste and control costs.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise and train kitchen staff, including cooks and kitchen assistants, ensuring that they work efficiently and adhere to food safety guidelines.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef in developing and refining menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and creative ideas.
• Health and Safety: Enforce kitchen safety protocols and maintain compliance with health regulations, conducting regular inspections and staff training.
• Events: Assist in planning and executing custom menus for special events, parties, and catering services, ensuring smooth food preparation and presentation.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to foster a collaborative and organized kitchen environment, helping to maintain a positive and efficient kitchen culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Chef or Kitchen Manager high volume entertainment venue, hotel, or restaurant.

• Operate a personal computer and use required applications.

• Past experience managing inventory and orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages.

• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Dynamic and energetic personality.

• High level of self-awareness and openness to change with a strong sense of integrity.

• Ability to obtain the necessary licenses and certifications, if applicable.

Iron Tee is dedicated to equal opportunity and preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information, and veteran status) in its hiring processes and employment decisions. Iron Tee also takes measures to prevent retaliation and promote a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment for Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.