Title: | Ponce City Market: Sous Chef at H+F Burger/Hop's Chicken |
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ID: | 7168 |
Department: | Culinary |
Location: | H&F Burger/Hop's Chicken Ponce City Market |
Sous Chef at H&F Burger and Hop’s Chicken - Ponce City Market
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Sous Chef to join our team of driven and enthusiastic hospitality professionals. H&F Burger and Hop’s Chicken sit in the heart of Midtown at Ponce City Market in a casual and upbeat space, serving delicious food and beverage with gracious hospitality each and every day.
At our restaurants, we know how delicious burgers and chicken can be when cooked to the highest standard, served on freshly baked bread, with an ice-cold Coca Cola or dram of whisk(e)y. We like to say it’s burger time, all the time, serving the same exact one Holeman and Finch Public House became famous for: a griddled double cheeseburger, topped with red onion and house-made pickles, ketchup, and mustard, served on a freshly baked pan de mie bun.
What is the Job?
The Sous Chef is a highly skilled position which plays an important role in maintaining positive experiences for our team and our guests. As a Sous Chef, you will manage the hourly, back of house staff and assists in the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production, prep, stewarding, purchasing and receiving. You are responsible for ensuring consistency of recipes, making sure all line cooks are trained to create all menu items following our carefully tailored recipes. The Sous Chef must be able to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef, and maintain a thriving, organized, and professional team with care for excellent guest experience.
What are the responsibilities?
- Maintain a working knowledge of all recipes, products and production procedures
- Ensure consistency and deliciousness of all menu items, training the team to understand and follow the recipes
- Conduct ongoing training to ensure staff members are upholding core values and standards
- Ensuring food cost and labor goals are met, helping to achieve or exceed monthly and seasonal sales goals
- Monitor kitchen safety and cleanliness and assist to correct maintenance issues
- Nurture farmer and purveyor relationships for best product and cost
- Oversee weekly inventory including ordering, receiving, re-stocking and coding
- Set up and maintain a clean, organized kitchen according to brand standards; restocks all items as needed throughout shift
- Consistent adherence to the uniform policy
- Reports for duty on time and manages one’s shift, communicating with the management team when leaving their station for breaks or family meal
Our Ideal Sous Chef....
- Has a passion for food, beverage, and hospitality with a willingness to continue education
- Has a kind, friendly, and welcoming attitude with a desire to serve others and provide memorable hospitality
- Works constructively with their teammates, celebrating one another and lending a helping hand
- Possesses excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize
- Demonstrates our core values of integrity, passion, respect, and curiosity
What are the requirements?
- Culinary degree preferred
- Minimum 4 years of kitchen leadership experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Food safety knowledge
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook 365 and Excel
- Able to move and/or lift heavier product of up to 50 pounds
- Able to stand for long periods of time; occasionally kneel, bend, and crouch as required to reach items at varying height levels
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment calmly and effectively
We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience with performance based raises and promotions
- Medical, dental, vision, life and short term disability for eligible full-time employees
- Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
- 25% discount at all Hopkins and Company restaurants and 10% discount at all Hopkins and Company retail shops
- Ongoing training and education opportunities
- Daily family meal
- Employee referral bonus
If you are interested in applying for this position, we ask that you complete the application fully, including work history, questionnaire and professional references. Only complete applications will be considered for the posted position. Thank you!