Sous Chef

Sous Chef OpportunityIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The pay rate for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 per year. Flagship Culinary Services is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to run a mid-size, employee cafe for our client, the largest social media company in the world. Our cafes are fast-paced, welcoming and put collaboration and learning at the forefront. No two days are the same and our Sous Chefs enjoy a work/life balance with a set schedule, weekends off and on-the-job-training for continuing your career in the culinary field.Monday-Friday schedule, with weekends off11 paid holidaysFull medical, vision and dental coverageCompetitive pay401k with employer matchOn-the-job training to advance in your positionFree meals and snacks during your shiftCustomer Service: provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner. Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and clients.Lead: as the leader of the kitchen, you must maintain a high level of service for our client and set the tone for your team of Jr. Sous, Prep and Line Cooks, Food Receivers, Dishwashers and Front of House representatives.Create: develop and test recipes and new techniques and create daily-changing menus that you and your team will execute for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Oversee Production: responsible for your caf's food production according to recipe, inventory procedures and safety standards. Oversee all phases of food procurement, production and service.Manage: supervise all kitchen personnel and manage their shift assignments and scheduling, training and professional development, performance reviews, disciplinary actions and more.Communicate: effectively communicate with vendors, management and staff to ensure efficient operations without issue.Quality Check: maintain food quality standards, keeping up with inventory and ordering, food storage and rotation and conduct daily line checks, taste tests and more.Hire: work with staffing recruiter to select and hire appropriate kitchen staff to grow your team.Safety: maintain a clean and organized kitchen and workspace, in all service areas. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management and ensure your team is following guidelines as well.Operations: set operational goals and follow-up plans for the work unit; conduct monthly food, safety, sanitation and facility reviews to improve cafe standards and correct deficiencies.Administrative: set time for emails, paperwork, management meetings, safety observations, leadership trainings, interviews and more.Other duties as assignedKnowledge and SkillsExcellent culinary skills and experience with high volume production and large batch cookingKnowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, sanitation, food cost controls and presentationExperience with menu planning and recipe developmentStrong communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skillsSense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe mannerRequirementsMinimum 4 years of applicable culinary experience; previous Sous Chef experience preferredCulinary school graduate or college degreeSolid track record of success in previous management roleSous Chefs must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health DepartmentAbout Flagship Culinary ServicesFlagship Culinary Services is dedicated to helping companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees and visitors. Our talented teams help deliver delicious and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. We support many different types of food service setups, from full-service cafs to customized food concepts.