Sous Chef

Learn More about Zinfandel Grille located in Sacramento: https://zinfandelgrille.comAre you prepared to become an integral part of a team, rather than just clocking in for another job?Here at Zinfandel Grille we are not just a restaurant but a community. We are steadfast in our commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality, both to our cherished customers and, crucially, our team members. We're not just co-workers, we are family. By fostering a nurturing environment for our staff, we believe this sense of genuine care cascades naturally onto our customers, making their experience unforgettable.We're offering you more than a chance to work; we're inviting you to thrive in an inclusive environment where your skills are valued, your knowledge is expanded daily, and your capacity to deliver exceptional hospitality is continually enriched.Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that provides not just a paycheck, but a comprehensive package of advantages such as:Base hourly wage of $23 - $25/hour, plus participation in a BOH tip share.Tips currently average an additional $2 - $3/hour, bringing total hourly compensation to $25 - $28/hour.Tips: BOH Team members participate in Tip ShareHealth Insurance: We care for your wellbeing401(k): Invest in your futureDining discounts: Enjoy our culinary delightsTraining and career growth opportunities: Evolve professionallyPaid Sick Time Off: Rest and recuperate when neededJoin us at Zinfandel Grille, where opportunities aren't merely provided-they are cultivated.Sous Chef Job Description:As a Cook at our establishment, your role extends beyond simply preparing food. You are the backbone of our kitchen, creating delightful meals, preparing customer orders, maintaining a pristine workspace throughout the day, adhering to health and safety regulations. A keen eye for detail, consistency in following recipes, accommodating customer requests, communicating effectively with your teammates, and presenting dishes with visual appeal are all integral to this role.Responsibilities of a Sous Chef:Assists with inventory and orderingAssists on the line during serviceAssists with food prepPrepares food for private dining events and banquetsLeads and provides guidance to kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish platingOversees and organizes kitchen inventory and ingredients and ensure ingredients and final products are freshFollow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredientsCook food to orderPresent, garnish and arrange final dishesMaintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishesHandle and store ingredients and foodMaintain food safety and sanitation standardsClean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensilsExecute opening and closing proceduresSet up workstations with required ingredients and equipmentCheck the quality and freshness of ingredientsMonitor station inventory levelsAccommodate guests' special requestsOperate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryersFollow Chef's instructionsSous Chef Job Requirements:Prior Restaurant experience as a Lead Line Cook or Sous ChefPrior Management experienceKnowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illnessAbility to work as part of a teamInterpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as waitstaff, dishwashers, managementCalm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environmentAccountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alikeComprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurantManual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicingAbility to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shiftsWork scheduleHolidaysMonday to Friday8 hour shiftNight shiftWeekend availabilitySupplemental payTipsBenefitsFlexible scheduleHealth insurance401(k)Employee discountPaid time off