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Southern Proper Hospitality Group

Sous Chef - Milton's Cuisine

Southern Proper Hospitality Group, Jackson, New Jersey, United States

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Located in a lovingly restored 150-year-old farmhouse and a 1930s cottage in the heart of Crabapple’s Historic District, Milton’s showcases the perfect mix of historic character and modern Southern fare. We are looking for a Sous Chef who brings authentic passion for farm-to-table cooking and a genuine love for creating hospitality through every dish served.

Sous Chef benefits you can enjoy are:

Food discounts at all of SPHG restaurants

Medical benefits after being full time for one year

Responsibilities The Sous Chef works under the supervision of the Executive Chef, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and direction of food preparation in the kitchen. Duties include:

Leadership and Management:

Lead kitchen team in chef’s absence, and provides guidance to junior staff members.

Responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels for kitchen staff to maintain budgeted labor cost.

Supervise and communicate with kitchen staff and management to achieve budgeted costs related to labor, food, beverage, etc.

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and submitting recommendations for new hires in Culinary operations.

Responsible for executing new hire training for kitchen staff.

Administers disciplinary action to kitchen staff when necessary and provides guidance on performance improvement.

Kitchen/Culinary Operations:

Adhere to sanitation regulations and safety regulations

Aids in the development and maintenance of a thorough and accurate recipe file.

Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.

Ensure kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.

Resolve customer problems and concerns.

Maintain accurate inventories with ongoing inventory analysis and management.

Maintain accurate and timely costing of daily specials and menu items

Manage par levels for all chemicals, BOH supplies, and small ware.

Assist Executive Chef and General Manager with preventative maintenance and maintenance scheduling of all restaurant equipment.

Responsible for waste tracking and control.

Effective and thorough management of unit cleanliness.

Requirements

Possess and demonstrates excellent culinary skills

Ability and willingness to work all BOH positions when necessary

Basic Computer Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices

Experience with BOH systems, ordering, and inventory management.

Experience in similar position

Successful completion of Food Safety training required with 30 days of hire

Compliance Statement The physical demands of typical of this position must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

Southern Proper Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires may be subject to a background check/drug screen, depending on the position. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances.

We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

We run background checks on all new hires in this position.

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