Sous Chef at Cariño Chicago

Job Details 

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff, including providing necessary direction and training
• Assist with the preparation and design of food menu.
• Make sure that all plates that leave the kitchen meet taste and design standards
• Ensure that the kitchen operates  effectively and professionally, in accordance with our high quality standards
• Schedule employees to ensure that the kitchen is adequately staffed at all necessary times
• Take control to quickly resolve any issues or problems that arise in the kitchen
• Maintain kitchen inventory and order supplies
• Knowledge of food preparation and existing health and safety standards
• Ability to effectively manage, direct, and lead a large team
• Strong communication abilities, with employees, vendors, and customers
• Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service
• Time management strengths with the ability to multi-task
• Minimum of high school diploma. Candidates with culinary degrees will be given preference
• 2+ years of experience as a sous chef
• Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes
• Proven track record of effectively leading and managing others
• Familiarity with best practices in the industry
• Must Be able to set & work all stations.