Handcrafted Restaurants

SOUS CHEF

Handcrafted Restaurants  •  Hawaii (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location The Beach House Koloa - Koloa, HI 96756



Provide the highest level of quality and service to our guests in an incredibly friendly atmosphere. Assist the Chef with all

aspects of the kitchen operations and management of the culinary team. Assume all duties and responsibilities of the Chef in

his/her absence. The Sous Chef is responsible to perform duties of all kitchen positions when necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Support the Chef in the management of the kitchen and the restaurant culinary team. Anticipate, identify, and correct

any issues with inventory, systems, and staffing. Conduct disciplinary meetings, providing action steps and coaching

opportunities.

Assist the Chef in creating the kitchen budget (including capital improvements) and annual business plan; support the

execution of the restaurant business plan through completion of assigned action steps.

Assist the Chef with kitchen succession planning with and recommendations for training and development.

Assist the Chef with all food, kitchen supply, equipment costs and inventories.

Input inventory counts, new items, recipes, and review inventory reports.

Responsible for supporting, meeting, and maintaining, budgeted food costs; assist with preparation of food cost

reports.

Assist in the development of menu items based on palatability, nutritional value, portion size, presentation, restaurant

concept, and cost.

Assist Chef/Chef de Cuisine in planning and completing of quarterly food tastings to review execution of current

menu items and to share new menu ideas.

Review menu items and analyze recipes to assist the Chef in determining labor and overhead costs, and assigning

prices to menu items.

Assist the Chef with researching all food and kitchen supply vendors to ensure HCR standards of quality are met,

while supporting the business plan and budget.

Work with the Chef to create the budget for kitchen capital improvements, and assist in overseeing all aspects of those

improvements including facility and equipment.

Support the Chef in managing all aspects of kitchen organization, cleanliness, and maintenance, utilizing in-house

maintenance staff and outside maintenance contractors.

Assist the Chef with kitchen equipment repairs and maintenance. Assist in overseeing all aspects of facility and

equipment improvements.

Work with the Chef on special events, coordinating with event organizers on menus/food items, necessary

equipment/supplies, and budget. Coordinate with restaurant management on event planning and staffing.

Participate in the hiring process by completing interviews, making hiring recommendations, and assisting the Chef in

making job offers as approved.

Support the Chef in the management of all kitchen staff focusing on morale, training opportunities, advancement, and

recommending necessary employment actions. Conduct meetings of disciplinary action and coaching opportunities.

Assist the Chef in meeting the budgeted labor percentage while upholding HCR standards for quality.

Ensure compliance with state, federal, and HCR food handling requirements and standards. Ensure all health and fire

department regulations are followed.

Strive continuously to improve your craft.

Be an ambassador of your restaurant and its brand in the community.

Oversee and approve training and development of kitchen staff. Ensure new employees are trained by certified

trainers who have received 90% or above on HCR Online and are identified as such on Hot Schedules.

Assist in completion of all BOH employee 60 day and annual reviews; communicate any employee feedback as

needed.

Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective

action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures. Ensure terminations are conducted with

HR approval and indicate a clear documentation when an employee is terminated for poor performance.

Ensure BOH employees are recognized on a fair and consistent basis to acknowledge those who perform

exceptionally

Assist to ensure HCR Online information and tests are up to date and all BOH employees have completed and

passed their assigned courses/exams before they are scheduled solo shifts.

Oversee and approve training and development of kitchen staff. Ensure new employees are trained by certified

trainers who have received 90% or above on HCR Online and are identified as such on Hot Schedules.

Ensure product is stored at the correct temperatures and the recipe books are up to date with current menu items,

portions, and ingredients.

Ensure utilization of daily prep sheets and meat/fish yield sheets daily and that PMIX counts are recorded accurately

daily.

Ensure MSDS file is on hand and accessible for all staff.

Arrange for BOH employees to participate in craft workshops at least twice per audit period.

Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and

attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.



Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers needs while following company procedures.

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Safety - Ability to work safely by following all safety policies and procedures.

Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, guests, and management to ensure all needs are

met.

Leadership and Management - Ability to organize self and direct and influence others to perform their jobs effectively.

Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.

Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.

Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific

knowledge/skill areas.

Response to Direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer-generated

tickets.

Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal.

Friendly & Energetic - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others and bring energy to the performance of

the task.

Neat & Well Groomed - Neat & Well Groomed

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience: 4 years cooking experience Prior experience as a HCR Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine preferred, or

prior external Chef experience

Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

Certifications &

Licenses:

Graduate of an accredited culinary school.

Job offer contingent upon completion of background screening (any matters related to a

management position may be considered in an employment decision).

Other Requirements: Must have knife set.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand C

Walk C

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward C

11-20 lbs C

21-50 lbs F

Push/Pull

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend F

Grasp C

Speak C

13-25 lbs C

26-40 lbs F

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)

Sense of Sound - Hear verbal requests by guests, coworkers, and managers

Sense of Smell

Sense of Taste

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Facemask, non-slip shoes, back belt when lifting over 25

lbs, safety glove

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types. Can become hot,

crowded, and can become high-pressure.

Handcrafted Restaurants

About Handcrafted Restaurants

Our restaurants are driven by a deep dedication to the art of craft. Beyond just describing how things are made, “crafted” can also refer to a desire to do something well, through a very personal kind of work. The craftsman is proud of their work, and cherishes their creation. This kind of pride can be infectious and as a company we want to imbue our employees, communities, and customers with this spirit. Even people who never meet the craftsman or have never handcrafted anything themselves can recognize the depth, skill, and effort embodied in well-crafted objects, whether that means surfboards, canoes, motorcycles, beer, or food.

Under this context, our mission and vision statements emerge organically:

Mission statement: Master the craft of food, drink, and merrymaking with Aloha.

Vision statement: Be recognized as the leading handcrafted restaurant company in America.

Values:

• We live and breathe our brand constitution: Our brand is at the core of everything that we do. It guides every decision that we make: what kind of food to feature on our menu, who we hire to be a part of our team, how we manage our facilities, and even how we perform our accounting.

•High quality, socially conscious ingredients

• Sustainable profitability

• Exceed expectations

• Continuously practice and improve our craft

• Celebrate the craft of merrymaking every day

• Leave the world a better place

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Kailua
Year Founded
2010
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