SOUS CHEF JOB PROFILE

Description: The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting and advising on the innovative aspect of each special event, and daily menu. Maintains the vision of the company, Hui, and Executive Chef.

*Up to $1000 Signing Bonus*

The ideal candidate for this position:

• Culinary experience in a supervisory or management role required with a minimum of 3 years
• Is supportive and assists with executing the menus, specials and events
• Assists in overseeing the training and performance of the team in terms of consistency, quality and technique in adherence to the company and Hui standards.
• Works with management team to recognize trends with current and future menus.
• Adheres to and updates recipe books as needed.
• Attends and participates in pre-shifts regularly to educate staff on menu and special items.
• Coaches the teams to maintain Health & Safety standards.
• Makes on the spot decisions that are in support to and consistent with the standards and vision of the Hui and company.
• Communicates with Executive Chef and Management team regularly on all aspects of the business.
• Attends Mandatory Management meetings
• Establishes work schedule for the team
• Experienced in a high-end, fast paced, and quality driven restaurant environment
• Has an appreciation for and working knowledge of really good food
• Provides leadership that inspires teamwork, generates energy, enthusiasm, and drives results
• Has a reputation for excellent relationships with customers, vendors, floor, kitchen staff and community
• Has the ability to implement and to continuously improve the systems and procedures that lead to success

Performance Characteristics:

• Inspires enthusiasm!
• Creative

Performance Expectations:

• Leadership style consistent with Na Hoaloha Ekolu's management team
• An outgoing personality who can create and build energy for employees and guests
• Passionate about great food and great service
• Excellent planning, organization, and coordination skills
• Comfortable making decisions and problem solving
• High level of interest in learning about food, people, and business
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and able to work easily with diverse people and groups
• Has experience in the training and development of staff members
• Is self-directed and able to work independently, as well as be an integral member of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Likes to work holidays, weekends, events, and other peak periods of the restaurant business
• Is able to complete assigned and self-assigned tasks within designated timeline

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, drug, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, PTO upon qualifying, flexible spending account, employee meals, discounts and much more!