Sous Chef jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation. Being a Sous Chef resolves operational issues. Performs quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes. Additionally, Sous Chef complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Sous Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Sous Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sous Chef
  • River & Fort
  • Saint Augustine, FL FULL_TIME
  • Hiring a Sous Chef position for high Volume upscale seafood/steakhouse environment. Previous experience in a chef-driven concept, from scratch kitchen preferred.

    Key Accountabilities:

    • Actively manage adherence to quality standards, operating. systems/procedures, and food sanitation & safety regulations/requirements.
    • Role model and actively influence the behavior of others to ensure cultural icons are reflected in daily practice, promoting a safe and healthy work environment and superior guest experience.
    • Actively develop hourly staff to support the organization's talent pipeline and drive growth.
    • Impact restaurant profitability through effective financial management.
    • Ensure Back of House facilities are maintained.
    • Represent, support, and protect the River & Fort brand.
    • Assist with New Restaurant Openings as required.

    Responsibilities:

    Menu Development
    • Assist in coordinating system updates, purchasing activities, and logistics to support new menu rollout.
    • Partner with Executive Chef in coordinating new menu item line station assignments.
    • Maintain new menu recipe documentation at restaurant level.
    • Partner with Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and executing new menu food demonstrations and hands-on training sessions.
    • Review feedback from the team to assess any challenges post-rollout and implement necessary adjustments.
    Quality Standards
    • Role model and actively coach restaurant team on food quality.
    • Actively monitor food execution. Continuously coach the Back of House team to ensure adherence to recipe and proper preparation and plating technique.
    • Understand - at an expert level - all aspects of menu production. Continuously observe, evaluate, and correct, as necessary, all aspects of production, including recipe adherence, food quality, storage, and equipment maintenance.
    • Partner with Executive Chef to continuously gather and review feedback from the team regarding quality issues or inconsistencies. Analyze problems to identify the root cause and take necessary action to rectify.
    Operations
    • Partner with Executive Chef in maintaining a properly trained Back of House staff to operate the restaurant effectively.
    • Ensure the Back of House is properly staffed for all shifts.
    • Teach and monitor daily routines in the Back of House. Provide support and direction to ensure adherence to operating systems, procedures, and standards.
    • Partner with Executive Chef in managing all Back of House systems within the restaurant.
    • Carry out corrective action plans, when necessary, to correct immediate issues and prevent the recurrence of problems.
    • Ensure all company specifications are followed.
    • Support Executive Chef in managing Back of House administrative procedures, including staff files, health department reports, schedules, production sheets/pars, ordering pars, and inventory procedures.
    • Maintain strict adherence to proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
    • Ensure a safe work environment in the Back of the House to reduce the risk of injury and accidents. Complete incident reports promptly in the event of an injury
    • Actively support security procedures in the restaurant to protect employees,
    • guests, and company assets.
    • Partner with Executive Chef in managing housekeeping systems and ongoing repair and maintenance programs to properly maintain the restaurant.
    • Facilitate complete and ongoing communication among key stakeholders for all operational issues, concerns, or changes.
    Financial Management
    • Partner with the Executive Chef to evaluate purchasing practices and usage levels of ingredients to ensure the restaurant is operating in a cost-effective manner without any compromise to quality standards.
    • Monitor daily operations for improper food handling and other causes of unnecessary waste. Take action to correct.
    • Impact the restaurant's P&L through sound operational and financial practices.
    People
    • Supervise and develop hourly Back of House staff. When necessary, assist employee counseling and corrective action (which may include terminations).
    • When necessary, assist with employee counseling and corrective action.
    • Ensure complete and proper documentation for all personnel actions (hiring, performance review, etc.).
    • Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations, and by conducting performance reviews/conversations.
    • Assist in new hire training for Back of House hourly staff to ensure all required training materials, schedules, and guidelines are followed.
    • Continuously evaluate hourly Back of House staff, and actively assist in the identification and development of key hourly talent through sponsorship of high potentials. Participate in and support company-provided training and development programs and initiatives.
    • Support a culture of transparency and trust in the restaurants through ongoing, direct communication and open two-way feedback.
    • Monitor staff morale, and partner with Executive Chef to correct breakdowns in employee satisfaction and engagement at the restaurant level.
    Qualifications: 

    • Minimum 1-year experience as a Back of House manager in a high-volume restaurant or minimum
    • High-level organizational skills with multi-tasking capabilities
    • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage workloads with minimum direction.
    • High attention to detail and follow through.
    • Dependable, reliable, and highly motivated
    • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
    • Able to work 10-hour plus shifts.
    • Able to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time.
    • Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
    • Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery and knives.
    • Able to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam, and heat.
    • Able to work in a confined area.
    • Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also, to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation, and preparation.
  • 15 Days Ago

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Sous Chef
  • Sugarfire Smokehouse
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Effectively manage all components of BOH in absence of a general manager to ensure the highest standards are always being met. Assist in keeping food costs at expected levels through cont...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Sous Chef
  • Westminster Brand 051816
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a full-time Sous Chef . This position assists the Chef or Dining Services Director in the planning, coordinating and implementation of the quality dining program for residents, staf...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Sous Chef
  • Shula's
  • JACKSONVILLE, FL FULL_TIME
  • Summary: The Sous Chef assists with overseeing a kitchen with difficult to complex operations and managing the kitchen’s food and production processes. This position participates in the preparation, s...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Chef Sous
  • ClubCorp
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • We are Invited. At Invited Clubs, work feels like play as you build relationships with your team and meet Members from all different backgrounds. Every time you step foot in your Club, you can create ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Sous Chef
  • South Kitchen & Spirits
  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL FULL_TIME
  • Title: Sous ChefReports to: Chef de CuisineSummary of PositionResponsible for assisting the Chef de Cuisine in all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality s...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Sous Chef
  • Flying Fish Taphouse
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Sous Chef to join our team! You will thrive in a fast-paced environment...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Sous Chef | Banquets
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts
  • Fernandina Beach, FL
  • Job Description: The Banquets Executive Sous Chef will provide technical and administrative assistance to the Executive ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Banquet Sous Chef
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts
  • Green Cove Springs, FL
  • Location: Amelia Island Resort At Omni Amelia Island Resort guests can explore 3.5 miles of pristine beach and scenic ma...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Restaurant Sous Chef - Full Service - Jacksonville, FL
  • HHB Restaurant Recruiting
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Are you a hardworking, service-minded leader with a real passion for the hospitality industry? Are you looking to take a...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Prep Cook
  • Ruths Chris
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • ** Prep Cook** **Job Category****:** Non-Tipped Employee **Requisition Number****:** PREPC005542 Showing 1 location **Jo...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Cook 1 | Bob's Steak and Chop House | Full Time
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts
  • Green Cove Springs, FL
  • Location: Amelia Island Resort At Omni Amelia Island Resort guests can explore 3.5 miles of pristine beach and scenic ma...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Kitchen Team Members
  • Barreras Chicken Coop Inc
  • Saint Augustine, FL
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Kitchen Team Member to join our team! You will thrive in a fast-paced e...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Cook Overview Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity No late nights! Early Acce...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, the most populous city in the southeastern United States and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. Consolidation gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its metropolitan population within the city limits. As of 2017 Jacksonville's population was estimated to be 892,062. The Jacksonville metropolitan area has a population of 1,523,615 and is the fourth largest in Florida. Jacksonville is centered on the banks of the St. Johns ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Sous Chef jobs
$42,161 to $57,556
Jacksonville, Florida area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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