SOUS CHEF | PALIHOTEL SAN DIEGO | OPENING SPRING 2023!!

The Sous Chef will be responsible for assisting in the running of day-to-day operation of the kitchen, managing the brigade and assisting the Chef de Cuisine to ensure the kitchen and kitchen costs are ran to the Restaurant and Hotel standard. The Sous Chef is to represent the culture that is Palisociety to lead your staff with confidence and pride to create memories and delicious food.

Key relationships (List the key people that this role will interact with):

• Chef de Cuisine
• Director of Food & Beverage
• F&B Manager
• Lead Line Cook
• Line Cooks
• Stewards/Dishwashers

WE OFFER:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Employee discounts at our Hotels and Restaurants nationwide
• Paid Time Off and Sick Pay
• Holiday pay
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 
  Running of the kitchen on a day-to-day basis in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine
• Using daily log to communicate with Chef de Cuisine
• Assist in development of the kitchen brigade with training and leadership
• Communicate all menu changes or substitutions with all staff on a shift-by-shift basis
• Ensure product consistency and quality is being maintain
• Supervise service ensuring presentation and taste of food is compliant with the restaurant standards
• To lead and carry out a smooth and efficient running of the service as appropriate
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine and in menu creation.
• Support the management team to ensure targets are met with labor and food costs
• To support and manage, in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, the ordering and stock control
• Supervision of the kitchen cleaning schedule
• Ensure all cooks are properly using prep lists and maintain “First In First Out” method
• Understand the functional administration of the restaurant, i.e., docket procedures, stations, table numbers, food labeling etc.
• In depth knowledge of the full menu, and able to give a detailed description of dish composition
• To work as part of the wider restaurant team
• To escalate maintenance issues to the relevant parties
• Ensure all kitchen employees are following clock in and clock out standards
• Ensure all kitchen employees are taking their respective breaks on time with the permission of the chef in charge
• Monitoring restaurant standards with menu specification
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements
• Ensure team efficiency and consistency
• Compliance with food labeling and temperature controls
• Development of skills within the team
• To carry out all tasks in a reasonable time frame to ensure the smooth running of the areas

REQUIREMENTS:

Commercial acumen:

• Understanding of stock control in their department
• Demonstrate an interest in the industry as a whole and keep up with current trends
• Shows ability to adapt during busier or quieter services as necessary

Drive for results

• Demonstrate a full understanding of their role and carries it out in line with their job description.
• Works effectively with the team
• Works accurately and efficiently in their role

Organization

• Is able to prioritize tasks and demonstrate effective time management and coordinating, controlling and managing different resources.
• Communicates relevant information regularly, efficiently, and concisely to other members of the brigade or managers necessary

Interpersonal skills

• Communicates clearly, professionally, and concisely whilst actively listening to others and giving careful consideration to their needs and opinions

Staff management

• Offers help to new team members and offers support/advice
• Works as an integral part of the wider team

Effective decision-making

• Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment, rather than emotions by effectively assessing risks.
• Tries to take the bigger picture into consideration and is confident as to when and where to seek guidance and clarity from senior members of the team.

Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to standing and walking throughout shift, lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs, kneeling, pushing, pulling,
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Flexible schedule – must be available to work a variety of shifts including Weekends & Holidays

ABOUT PALISOCIETY:

Founded in Los Angeles by CEO Avi Brosh in 1998, Palisociety is a hospitality company that operates a collection of one-of–a-kind, neighborhood-centric hotels and restaurants across the country under four distinct monikers: Palihouse, Palihotel, and ARRIVE by Palisociety, and the Independent Collection. Palisociety is a family business, and we strive to connect guests and employees with a sense of place and belonging. We do this by prioritizing community, stylish comfort, and a hands-on creative approach to every unapologetically eclectic detail.

Palisociety properties are regularly featured on the Conde´ Nast Traveler’s Hot List, and Travel + Leisure IT List, to name few, and the Palisociety Dining Group has received accolades from the James Beard association and Food & Wine Magazine. We are always looking for spirited, innovative, and hardworking people to join our team. Come be a part of the family!

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