POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sous Chef at Fort Point Valencia has a passion for great food and beverage and understands that quality is integral to providing the best experience for our guests. This position will help lead the entire Back of House staff while also working on creative aspects of the menu, and jumping in to fill in holes in the kitchen during service.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervisory role within Fort Point Valencia, in the absence of Executive Chef
- Execute dishes created by Executive Chef, and maintain standards of those dishes
- Collaborate with Executive Chef in the creation of new dishes
- Train and coach all members of kitchen staff
- Assist in the hiring, onboarding, and training of all kitchen employees
- Monitor employee scheduling
- Follow California Laws, ensuring employees are breaked during their shift
- Assist in the set up and maintenance of all stations and food prep areas
- Ensure kitchen team is supported during peak hours; fill in on stations when needed
- Help train and coach all members of kitchen
- Break down work station after shift, ensuring it is clean and ready to go for next shift
- Keep a sanitized and orderly workspace at all times
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly (label and dating, FIFO)
- Follow all procedures as required by local, state and federal health codes
- Other duties as directed by Executive Chef or restaurant management
- Remove garbage, compost, and recycling at end of shift, or when needed
SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the production of events outside of Black Sands normal operation
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- 5 + years experience in a similar role in a restaurant with a focus on thoughtful food using unique and high quality ingredients
- Basic knowledge of San Francisco sanitation laws (compost, recycle, waste)
- Familiar with current San Francisco health code laws
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PREFERRED:
- Culinary degree is preferred, but not required
- Proficient with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel
- Conversational Spanish speaker, a plus
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
- Varies, but generally evenings, weekends, and some holidays required
- Monday - Sunday availability
FULL TIME BENEFITS:
- Paid sick and vacation time
- Health Care: 100% Employer contribution to Kaiser Gold plan and 50% for Dependents
- Eligible for Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, and Identity Theft group plans
- Eligible for Pet Insurance group plan
- 401(k)
- Commuter pre-tax benefits
- Medical and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax benefits
- Discounted gym memberships
- Beer and food benefits