Sous Chef

Tired of pre-made sauces and microwaves, want to really cook? Bella Milano is accepting applications from highly-energetic, take charge individuals who want an opportunity to utilize their skills while continuing to learn and grow in a thriving upscale, full service restaurant environment! Bella Milano offers a unique, fine casual cuisine in a contemporary yet relaxed atmosphere with many exciting menu selections. Apply now if you think you have what it takes to be part of our growing team. Goals: -Food Quality - maintain highest level of food quality -Sanitation - Ensure kitchen is clean at all times and able to pass Inspections from Health Inspectors and Executive Team -Labor Cost - Manage kitchen labor to obtain goals, and review practices to ensure most efficient use of labor dollars -Food Cost - Ensure kitchen staff is using proper devices and measurements for all food service related items. Manage kitchen staff to achieve food cost goals -Training - all kitchen staff must be fully trained at their station to follow recipe and portioning guidelines -Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are being consistently attained. -Provide professional development of kitchen staff -Menu development - keep current in menu trends and submit items as requested for menu changes Responsibilities: -Scheduling and coordination of kitchen staff -Staff for maximum productivity and high standards of quality -Control labor costs to achieve maximum profitability -Establish controls to minimize food and supply, waste and theft -Train employees on best practices regarding safety, sanitation and accident prevention -Support Safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times -Consult with GM/AGM regarding menus and offerings for special events -Cooks or directly supervise items that require skillful preparation -Evaluate products on quality and price -Provide communication to Director of Store Operations on policies and procedures -Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for entire kitchen and equipment -Ensures kitchen managers are achieving their goals and following their responsibilities -Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline all employees in Kitchen -Ensure positive attitudes and professionalism from all staff -Ensure all kitchen employees adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards -Interact positively with all restaurant staff and guests to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional work environment -Produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, that is accurate, complete and of high quality -Come to work on-time and regularly -Be available for phone calls 24/7 -Ability to work a varying schedule to include mornings, days, evenings, holidays and extended hours -Ability to type and use e-mail and other technologies as assigned -Ability to write and cost out recipes -Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. -Proficient in the following restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, recipe development, and preparation of reports -Perform other duties as directed Compensation and Benefits: - Salary based on previous work experience and knowledge - Monthly Bonuses with attainable goals - Yearly Bonus where you can earn up to 10% of your salary as a bonus - Vacation - immediately start accruing vacation days - Health Insurance - competitive plans, we pay 50% of your cost - Total Compensation including bonus ranges $45,000 to $55,000 based on experience and knowledge Physical Requirements: -Ability to speak and hear -Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus -Constant standing with some walking -Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) -Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds -Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills Communication: -Monthly Store Manager meetings -E-mail -Phone -Google Calendar Licenses, Certificates, Insurance: -Food Sanitation License -Drivers License -Auto Insurance COVID-19 considerations: Bella Milano follows all CDC guidelines included but not limited to daily health and temperature screenings of all employees.

Created: 2024-10-19