Sous Chef

Job Title:Sous Chef Location:Quartino Ristorante - 5754 Grandscape Blvd Suite 200, The Colony, TX Apply online to be considered @qhire.net/gibsons Position Summary: The Sous Chef oversees and coordinates daily kitchen activities and operations of cooks and other employees engaged in preparing and cooking food products; maintains the quality, presentation, professional attitude, and sanitation of the kitchen. The position of Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of four distinct core values:Hospitality, Quality, Value and Family. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Train and develop kitchen staff; train cooks/kitchen staff in the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation • Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently • Monitor and maintain line plating and quality • Prepare a variety of cuisine utilizing skill and creativity • Coordinate with wait staff to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded • Assist with inventory management, maintaining information in computer databases and other standardized reports as needed • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensure all sanitation procedures are being followed; ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures • Assist all chefs and all functions in the kitchen as needed • Skillfully utilizes hand tools or machines required, reads recipes, measures, cuts, and otherwise works on materials with great precision • Establish procedures, prepares and coordinates schedules, and expedites workflow • May assist the Executive Chef/Chef and other management with hiring, training, motivating, disciplining and rewarding kitchen staff • Ensure all necessary reports and forms are completed daily • Possess and maintain through understanding of industry and stays abreast of industry trends; communicate/incorporate information to assure kitchen remains current • May perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef/Chef or other management Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Graduate of a recognized culinary school and/or five to six years related experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills: • Must possess thorough knowledge of all food preparation techniques and styles. • Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing staff and motivating others. • Commitment to excellence, high standards, and good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. • Must possess acute attention to detail. • Professional appearance and demeanor with the willingness to be a spokesperson for the restaurant. • Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds. Apply online to be considered @qhire.net/gibsons Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $60,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Food provided • Health insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person