Eureka! Restaurant Group

Sous Chef

Eureka! Restaurant Group  •  $80k/yr  •  San Diego, CA (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

At Eureka! we make people feel good and feel alive through our shared values of Energy, Discovery, Community. Eureka! is an expression of delight in finding, discovering, or solving something and this exclamation of joy starts with you.

Our values driven culture is full of passionate people serving those hungry to discover a local blend of America’s best. Many of our guests are joining us for the items they crave or offerings they wish to explore. Our aim is to attract and hire talent that provides an enthusiastic experience for all our guests while being a great co-worker for their teammates.

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

THE PERKS!:

  • Competitive Salary (70 - 80k)
  • Weekly Pay
  • Quarterly Bonus Incentive
  • Fun & Fast Paced Environment
  • Company contests that include experiential trips to exciting beverage and food destinations.
  • Growth Opportunities - We promote 65% from within
  • Management Development
  • Benefits that include access to medical, dental and vision coverage (Full Time)
  • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on mental health providing licensed counseling, community support and much more

Purpose of the Position

Promote the values and culture of Eureka! through professional leadership of your employees. This is an exempt position that reports directly to the General Manager and indirectly to others in corporate management.

Essential Job Functions

Energy

  • Lead Through Inspiration
  • Communicate Effectively

Discovery

  • Teach and Share Your Knowledge
  • Be Curious Always
  • Embrace Change and Enhancements

Community

  • Nurture Talent
  • Foster Diversity
  • Champion Needs of Our Guests
  • Be A Brand Ambassador
  • Master Policies & Procedures

Essential Job Functions

  • Sets the pace and Energy Level for the entire shift!
  • Discovers something new everyday
  • Consistent Community involvement
  • Passion for the brand
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Positive Attitude
  • Ability to develop all team members and managers
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Strong understanding of corporate mission and purpose
  • Ability to articulate corporate vision
  • Project competency and confidence
  • Growth mindset (i.e., a “can-do” attitude)
  • Effective teamwork skills
  • Strong communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and electronic)
  • Genuinely friendly interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Inspiring personality
  • Certified to conduct inventory of china/glassware/silverware

Qualifications

  • Displays a strong example and passion for our culture on every shift – EDC!
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Food Manager certified
  • TIPs Certified
  • Minimum 2 years management experience in high-volume restaurant
  • Human Resources: Recruit, train, coach, counsel, and align employees; communicate job expectations; monitor, appraise, and review job contributions; enforce policies and procedures
  • Strategic Restaurant Operations: Contribute accurate information and thoughtful recommendations to the company’s strategic plan through daily dialog and at formal reviews with colleagues and superiors; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends; determine system improvements; implement change.
  • Financial operations: Achieve restaurant objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions; Effective use of schedule templates
  • Cost control: Review portion control and quantities of food preparation; minimize food, paper (non-food goods) and labor waste; execute accurate inventories on a regular basis.
  • Litigation control: Avoid legal challenges by conforming to Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) regulations; federal, state, county and city codes, laws and regulations; and landlord lease requirements
  • Safety/Sanitary standards: Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; comply with all safety/sanitary legal regulations; develop and implement disaster plans; maintain security and sprinkler systems; maintain parking lot, walkways and exits.
  • Ambiance control: Maintain restaurant ambiance by controlling restaurant lights, light dimmers, background music; proper table set up with table tents, sugar caddies, silverware; monitoring proper temperature on thermostat and window doors open/closed; live music setup and maintenance
  • Continuing education: Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Position Duties – Daily

  • Opening and closing checklists
  • Interact with guests and resolve issues
  • Maintain overall operations and execution of service, ordering, scheduling, etc.
  • Bar program training and education
  • Team Member Accountability - Teaching/Coaching all team members
  • Maintain “to-tap” list

Position Duties – Weekly/Monthly

  • Inventory, bar (beer, wine, liquor, bar goods, etc.)
  • Ordering, bar (beer, wine, liquor, bar goods, etc.)
  • Steal the Glass (STG) and/or Live Music booking
  • Proper Tap cleaning following the 7/28 Cleaning Checklist
  • Keg room cleaning and organization
  • Building maintenance

Physical Demands & Work Environment Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing, and repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot, cold and/or physically demanding. Position requires occasional travel that may consist of driving and/or airplane flights for a period of one or more days therein requiring one or more overnight stays; notice of travel may be given with very short notice. Position requires occasional training that may take place on or off-site, by phone and/or online.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen environment, with prior leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
  • Certified in Food Management and TIPs or willing to obtain.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Passion for culinary excellence and team development.
Eureka! Restaurant Group

About Eureka! Restaurant Group

All-American scratch kitchen & craft bar specializing in gourmet burgers where guests discover a local blend of America's best.

Eureka! is defined as expressing delight on finding, discovering or solving something. Those that truly appreciate great food, craft beer and small-batch spirits are discovering a better restaurant experience and Eureka! has elevated it to an art form. In our rustic industrial environment, we create craveable dining experiences in an approachable atmosphere while leaving enduring memories one burger at a time.

Our aim is to attract and hire talent that provides an enthusiastic experience for all our guests while being a great co-worker for their teammates. Our goal is to make others FEEL GOOD & FEEL ALIVE through our ENERGY! DISCOVERY! & COMMUNITY!

Not to brag but...

2019 Nation's Restaurant News "15 Restaurant Brands to Watch"​

2019 Palm Springs Life "Best of the Best, Best American and Burger"​

2019 Fresno Bee "Crispy Glazed Brussels Sprouts - Top 10 Foods of the Year"​

2018 OC Register's "Top 10 Burgers - Bone Marrow Burger"​

2018 Palm Springs Life "Best Summer Craft Cocktail, Burger, and American Food"​

2018 Thrillist Las Vegas “The Best Places to Get Brunch in Las Vegas Right Now”

2018 Eater Vegas “The 14 Hottest Restaurants in Las Vegas Right Now"​

2017 Mountain View Voice: Best Burger

2017 Palm Springs Life: Best Burger in Indian Wells

2017 Boulder Weekly's Best Burgers in Boulder: Write-In Winner

2017 CV Independent Best Bar Ambiance: Eureka! Indian Wells

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Hawthorne, CA
Year Founded
2009
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