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Sous Chef

zenefitnessinc108

Osteria Seeks Experienced Sous Chef

The Successful Candidate

  • This position is for an enthusiastic, experienced, hard-working professional Sous Chef with a passion for excellence.
  • The successful candidate is detail-oriented with solid techniques and a love of cooking.
  • IS NOT an administrative focused position.
  • The bulk of the work involves physical labor and standing on your feet.

About zenefitnessinc108

A classic OSTERIA in the heart of San Carlos. The wine bar and osteria offers a dynamic environment for a leisurely lunch or dinner, wine tasting or to-go orders. Evenings transition into a social hub for an unparalleled happy hour amongst locals and a premier venue for celebratory group gatherings in one of the many social entertaining spaces in the SF Bay Area. Learn more about our wines, our food at

Responsibilities

  • The ability to manage and interact with staff in a fast-paced environment, while under pressure, remaining flexible, resourceful and efficient, is crucial to this role.
  • Preparation and accurate, consistent execution of menu items under the direction of the Osteria Chef de Cuisine;
  • Maintaining established standards for quality, service, safety, sanitation, and organization;
  • Maintaining a professional appearance, demeanor and work ethic;
  • Daily preparation duties as directed by the Chef de Cuisine;
  • Expedite line; work line stations during rush hours;
  • Ability to read, follow, and write recipes;
  • Make and write prep lists;
  • Supervises and assists with food preparation and production;
  • Responsible for ordering food and kitchen supplies;
  • Maintain proper inventory levels supplies; keep accurate records and accounts; put away products – FiFo
  • Ensures that company uniform standards are maintained in the kitchen;
  • Develops new menu items and recipes;
  • Basic kitchen math is a MUST;
  • Trains, supervises, motivates and schedules kitchen staff;
  • Ensures proper sanitation and food-handling procedures;
  • Responsible for food quality and plate presentation;
  • Ensures that service times for food are consistently met;
  • Ensures compliance with company food and plate specifications;
  • Communicates immediately with management regarding any customer problem or complaint;
  • Pays attention to customer and employee safety by helping to eliminate unsafe or hazardous conditions as they occur;
  • Cooperates with management by performing any other duties when asked to do so;
  • Completes paperwork accurately and on time;
  • Maintain a safe, efficient, sanitary, productive and clean kitchen according to company standards;
  • Uphold city, state and county health codes;
  • Be able to lead, teach, delegate, schedule kitchen staff;
  • Communicating clearly with owners, chef de cuisine, managers, BOH and FOH personnel and guests;

Requirements

  • Working in a fast-paced environment is a MUST.
  • Must be available to work both daytime and evening, weekdays, weekends and holidays.
  • Clear and effective social and verbal communication, attention to detail, and impeccable leadership skills are a must.
  • At least 2-5 years holding a sous chef or position of responsibility supervising people;
  • Preferred experience in a regional Italian cuisine and pizza experience;
  • Competent in all cooking techniques; including doughs, pastries and eggs;
  • Must be able to work calmly under pressure;
  • Working in a continuously-standing position for five or more hours, and working with hands continuously;
  • Upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning of kitchen equipment;
  • Understanding the importance of teamwork and a desire to be part of something special;
  • Bilingual and Spanish a plus;
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Domenico Winery + Osteria
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Preferred

  • Culinary degree preferred;

Pay

Salary BOE.

Benefits

  • offers an entrepreneurial atmosphere with a strong focus on personal development and transformation along with a Competitive Salary and Benefits Package including paid holidays, medical plan after 90 days, 401K after 1-year, paid vacation after 1-year, and 50% discount on wine.
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount

but not limited to

  • Frequent walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), carrying, reaching, back and wrist rotation and talking;
  • Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and operating controls;

Good computer skills;

Please submit your resume with your experience, dates of employment, positions held and educational background. Please also include a brief message about why you feel you would be a good fit for this position.

Schedule

8 hour shift

Job Setting

Restaurant

Benefit Conditions

Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely

  • No
  • COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Remote interview process

Personal protective equipment provided or required

Temperature screenings

Social distancing guidelines in place

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