Sous Chef

Sous Chef Job description

Join The Mission Family and grow with our team of committed culinary professionals as we continue to serve the finest Modern Latin fare in Arizona led by the award-winning Chef Matt Carter. Chef Carter is featured in Phoenix Cooks: Recipes from the Citys Finest Chefs by AZ Hall of Fame writer Christina Barrueta.

Job description

There is ample room for growth within The Mission Restaurants and restaurant group. Chef Carter partners with two other standout concepts in the valley Zinc Bistro and Fat Ox. Zinc Bistro a French bistro is located in the Kierland Commons a stones throw away from The Mission Kierland Restaurant. Fat Ox is the modern Italian steakhouse of the family and is located on Lincoln and Scottsdale Rd. Our culinary team is encouraged to grow within each restaurant and develop their skills then by expanding to explore other concepts within the group. Along with embracing multiple culinary arts our restaurants cater to in-house and off-site banquet events as well as various local community affairs.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods ingredients equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industrys best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office restaurant management software POS) a plus; willingness to learn

Responsibilities:

• Help in the preparation and design of all food
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff establish working schedule and assess staffs performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers