Sous Chef
Company: Water Grill South Coast Plaza
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
For over 25 years, the Water Grill has sated the palates of
seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as 'the best seafood
in Southern California' by the internationally recognized Zagat
Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations
of superior quality and freshness.Here's What We'll Bring To The
Table for Sous Chef:Competitive Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 based on
experience + realized bonusPaid Vacation and Sick DaysDining
Discount for you and up to 5 guests401k with a MatchEducation
ReimbursementMedical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance,
Life insurance, and Pet Healthcare Savings AccountOur Sous Chefs
are held at a high standard with clear expectations to be the
leader of the restaurant, the ambassadors of our product and the
executor of our hospitality. As the Sous Chef, you will be
partnered with the Executive Chef and serve as an integral member
of our management team. You will be the expert on kitchen
operations from ordering, to troubleshooting variances, to
developing the line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. You will be
responsible for maintaining our high quality product, the integrity
of our kitchen systems, and the financial well-being of the back of
the house.Once hired, you will be joining a stable company that has
a proven track record of developing successful operators over the
past 30 plus years. You will be fully trained in financial acumen,
quality assurance, daily operations, and leadership. You will have
the opportunity to learn all aspects of operations from
sophisticated operating systems to managing a product centric menu,
to the behind-the-scene process of creating cutting edge restaurant
designs and concepts.Your career path is driven by your own goals
and we are prepared to give you all the tools needed to take you to
any level of leadership you desire. A successful sous chef with us
is standards-driven and vigilant, showing a high-level of integrity
in their work. They always interact with crewmembers and Guests in
a professional manner and take a positive approach to resolving
issues.Essential Responsibilities:Complete opening and closing
duties as assigned to set up the day for success.Creating prep
lists for all kitchen crew.Support the preparation of all food
items for meal period and next service.Monitor and maintain
cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and
service areas.Alert Chef as to any deficiencies of food items
and/or any maintenance needs or safety hazards.Develop all kitchen
crew for cross training and promotion.Participate and lead roll out
programs to the menu, seasonal items, and recipe changes.Supports
the corrective action plans for kitchen.Participates in interviews
and selection of new kitchen crew.Interacts with Guests - table
visits, complaints, special requests.Participates all kitchen crew
meeting.Essential Skills/Experience:Minimum of 21 years of age.2
year experience as a cook supervisor/sous/kitchen manager.High
school graduate.Any formal culinary training.Ability to analyze and
participate in financial planning.Ability to communicate verbal and
written English with Guests, management and co-workers.Ability to
maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques, which are
required to prepare restaurant menu items.Ability to maintain
complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation
method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste,
appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of
presentation.Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., 10-20 is typicalAbility
to carry up to 120 feetAbility to reach up to 6 feet, 4 is
typicalAbility to work off counter heights of 36 - 42 inchesAbility
to move through 24 inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inchesby
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Keywords: Water Grill South Coast Plaza, Altadena , Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Costa Mesa, California
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