Sous Chef

EMMA’S TORCHEmma’s Torch is a non-profit social enterprise that empowers refugees, asylees, and survivors of human trafficking through culinary education. Based in Brooklyn, we operate a workforce development training program through our social ventures. More information can be found at EmmasTorch.org.THE POSITION:The Sous Chef will work alongside their Sous Chef counterpart and Kitchen Operations Manager to support restaurant operations, provide a safe and constructive work environment for the students, and manage the day-to-day back of house & service operations. The Sous Chef position at Emma’s Torch is a unique opportunity to work in a restaurant that allows you to be actively involved in all aspects of the operation, as well as practice and develop your teaching and leadership skills as you work with our unique student base. This position works weekends, helping to support our brunch and/or catering events.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Ops 50%Collaborate with Sous chefs for cooking, cleaning, service, and prep as neededMaintain working knowledge of restaurant dishes and operations, to effectively replicate and teach to studentsAssist with scheduling, menu development, costing, inventory, labor control, and DOH guidelinesManage family meal and creation of specials with an understanding of product utilization and organizationRespond to guest inquiries as needed, for questions about program, ingredients, allergens, etc. Teaching & Mentorship 50%Mentor and support students throughout their experience at Emma’s Torch restaurant in Carroll Gardens Be an example for work ethic, conduct, training, organization, sanitation, professionalism, and how to cook in a professional environmentQualificationsExperience:Culinary Arts degree or equivalent training; 1-3 years progressive experience in the Back of House, including butchery, events & catering, and all meal periods. Food Handler’s LicenseSkills and Approach to Work:Committed interest in teaching, mentoring, and the advancement of culinary arts in the restaurant industryOutstanding communication, supervisory, and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated with an excellent work ethicFull commitment to excellence in operationsProficient in English (additional languages a plus)Knowledge in the Google Suite / Microsoft OfficeWhile performing the duties of the job, the Sous Chef will be regularly required to stand and walk as well as occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsAble to work full-timeAdvanced knowledge of product, families of ingredients, and allergensMath (at a level proficient enough to teach)Conflict resolution skillsAbility to handle situations with an awareness of and sensitivity to traumaCompensationFull-time $65,000/year salaryHealth care benefits with 85% coverage by Emma’s Torch401kGenerous PTO package and paid holidaysProfessional development budget and mentorship Dining discountsCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSIONEmma’s Torch encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.Emma’s Torch is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.This is a guideline only and is not an exhaustive list. You may be required to perform other duties which are not expressly listed but are in keeping with the general purpose of your job role. We reserve the right to make changes to this job description as appropriate. More detail about Emma's Torch Cafe — Carroll Gardens part of Emma's Torch, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/98263-Emma%2527s-Torch-Cafe-%25E2%2580%2594-Carroll-Gardens