Sous Chef in San Diego, California at Kettner Exchange

Kettner Exchange is currently seeking a Sous Chef with the ability to support, lead, and inspire the kitchen team. This includes but not limited:

• Ordering and inventory support.
• Support the Chef De Cuisine in daily tasks.
• Consistently uphold and monitor the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation to ensure all areas are kept clean, safe and code compliant.
• Adheres to new COVID-19 sanitary guidelines.
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by the Chef or GM.
• Work in partnership with the rest of the Food & Beverage management team to execute daily priorities.
• Constantly communicate with GM and CDC to keep record of staff, training, service, and food issues dealt with during shift.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen, upscale high-volume restaurant
• Experienced and able to expedite an average of 350 covers dinner service
• Oversee food production at all stations, assisting line cooks, as needed
• Demonstrated strong leadership and teamwork skills and abilities
• Capability to teach and mentor others
• Must be able to stand for 10+ hours
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Reliable and predictable attendance
• Food Handlers Card / ServSafe Certification
• College degree/Culinary school degree preferred, but not necessary

Ideal candidate will have stable tenures, strong attention to detail, track record of mentorship and managing teams under pressure and passion.