OPPORTUNITY: AM Sous Chef 

As a member of the Kitchen Management team, the AM Sous Chef will help lead the culinary operations & dish conceptions to ensure an elevated guest experience that directly evokes a sense of place. Core responsibilities include, supervision of the kitchen staff to ensure optimal department efficiency, productivity & quality standards; keeping all menus & outlets up to date on culinary trends, best practices & creative opportunities for growth; document & record all recipes & procedures in an easily accessible & timely manner; be responsible & in charge of kitchen when Executive Chef or Culinary management team are off-property or occupied with special events or projects. 

POTENTIAL CAREER PATH: 

Chef de Cuisine – Executive Chef 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Coordinate menu item tastings with the Executive Chef & culinary management team.
• Update menu recipes, dish guides, & ensure consistency of execution. 
• Develop pairings & special off menu items, when appropriate. 
• Assist in managing scheduled banquet services with the culinary management team, making sure orders are filled, food is prepped, & staff is trained for each event. 
• Assisting in managing the all day IRD program as well as any other menu & its development.
• Oversee proper & efficient preparation of food for all PM meal periods, employee meals, special events, IRD, & banquets ensuring that quality & quantity standards are being met. 
• Assist purchasing supervisor with maintaining pars, orders, & monitoring pricing for all items as directed by the Executive chef. 
• Ensure kitchen storage areas & walk-in’s are stocked & organized, impressing set standards to the team with leading by example. 
•  Follow all specified procedures to close the kitchen using Opening & Closing Checklists. 
• Assist, as directed, to train, schedule, support, supervise, review, & discipline Kitchen employees, to maintain highest possible levels of employee morale & department productivity. 
• Promote & comply with all employee handbook policies & procedures. 
• Ensure safe work practices of all Kitchen staff, including compliance with company & departmental safety rules & regulations & the proper use & handling of all relevant equipment. 
• Maintain the cleanliness & safety of work areas at all times. Make sure that all employees are practicing safe & sanitary food guidelines.  
• Document & report all suspicious occurrences, incidents, injuries, & hazardous conditions. 
• Practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self & others. 

ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS & POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Effective verbal & written communication skills; provides & receives constructive criticism. 
• Basic computer skills & knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word & Excel.
• Ability to make impactful & effective decisions regarding profitability, service, details, waste control, & safe working environment standards. 
• Strong personnel development & coaching skills. 
• Work flexible schedule; is able to adjust to the needs of the guests & staff.
• Well-groomed, professional image. 
• Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented & composed. 
• Must have a High School diploma & college education or culinary school apprentice experience preferred. 
• Must have at least 2 years of managerial kitchen experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid CA Food Handler Card. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license & clean driving record. 
• Ability to work weekends & holidays.
• Ability to use repetitive hand & body motions during computer usage, stocking, cooking & various other required job duties. 
• Ability to stand & walk for extended periods of time at varying structure levels & stairways. ● Ability to be exposed to varying temperatures & moistures (indoors, outdoors, refrigerator, storage room, hot ranges, etc.)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from ground to overhead for moderate distances.
• Ability to push & pull forces of up to 50 lbs. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE: 

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It 

The current team at Saltwood is determined to consistently create a thoughtfully nuanced experience throughout a variety of hospitality offerings. We ask all of our team members to participate in knowledgeable & respectful communication with guests & each other, coming to work with a desire to learn & work together. Each position in our team requires teamwork, a flexible schedule, an ability to stay calm within a busy environment, most of all the ability to multitask & stay organized. desire to learn and work together. Each position in our team requires teamwork, a flexible schedule, an ability to stay calm within a busy environment, most of all the ability to multitask and stay organized.