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Sous Chef

The Standard Spa Miami Beach

40 Island Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Hotel
Full-Time

What you will be doing

Assist Executive chef in daily operations. Including mentoring and coaching, expediting, ordering, inventory, butchering, organizing and maintaining a clean, sanitary and tidy kitchen.

  • Check Main Items for Dinner Service and make sure they are ready for use
  • If something is missing, take care of problem immediately
  • Supervise and assist staff as they prep for dinner shift
  • Monitor the cleanliness of each station, make sure that they maintain their work areas 
  • Must make sure the kitchen stays open until all tables have food including dessert
  • Maintain and encourage respect between kitchen and front of the house
  • Coordinate with FOH manager to communicate 86’s, specials and end of the night checkout
  • Must inspect every plate for proper seasoning, temperature and neatness before it leaves the kitchen
  • You must manage your time as well as manage their time.
  • Must organize time and manage breaks for hourly staff. 
  • Must make sure that all staff adheres to the guidelines of their perspective jobs.
  • LEAD BY EXAMPLE!! You will be held too much higher standards then those of the hourly staff.
  • Must always be punctual
  • Must be properly groomed according to handbook standards
  • Must be in complete uniform when starting shift
  • Must maintain a clean uniform.
  • Must have a good attitude and act professionally at all times
  • Must respond immediately when asked to do something by EC 
  • Help clean, consolidate and organize all coolers and freezers as directed by EC
  • Must bring own knives and tools
  • Must keep knife sharp at all times
  • Training and management of kitchen personnel 
  • Supervision and coordination of all related culinary activities 

The ideal candidate for this position

  • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, inventory/cost control, product consistency
  • Minimum two years as a chef or sous chef role
  • Advance knife skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Sanitation skills
  • Experience in menu and recipe development with an appreciation for local ingredients
  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and P&L accountability
  • Excellent organizational skills for dealing with diverse duties, staff, vendors and guests
  • Strong leadership and staff development skills
  • Excellent communication skills with both staff and management which includes strong conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to follow and give direction and respond with appropriate actions in a timely manner
  • Self motivated, customer service and detail orientated
  • Ability to multitask with a calm sense of purpose
  • Punctual and reliable

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to work standing for a minimum period of 10 hours per day.
  • Periodical bending, kneeling and stretching is required.
  • Pull, push, move, carry and lift at least 40 pounds of force is required.
  • Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
  • Will be exposed to hot and cold temperature extremes.
  • Must be able to move, pull, carry and lift at least 50 pounds of force.
  • Occasionally kneeling, sitting, crouching and climbing.
  • Must be able to hear and speak clearly to communicate with guests and co-workers
Posted December 13, 2024

The Standard Spa Miami Beach

About the company

We actively look for and embrace individuals that bring a unique perspective to the team and do not ask you to conform, but rather celebrate your individuality. We understand that as a member of our family, there are certain benefits you should be awarded and thus are pleased to offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package to include:

  • Wellness Program which includes free use of our gym & spa facilities, yoga, bootcamp, pilates classes, discounts on spa treatments, discounts on meals at all our outlets.
  • Paid Time Off – start accruing after day 1 to earn some future paid days off. We don’t care if you want to use it as personal, sick, or vacation – it’s your time to take as you please.
  • Insurance – company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • Insurance – Medical, Dental and Vision insurance from great providers with an extended network of medical providers
  • Complimentary Employee Meals – refuel daily with various options in our Employee Breakroom which also offers complimentary sodas, coffees, soft serve ice cream and more!
  • Company matched 401K
  • Eight Paid Holidays to include a Floating Holiday to be used as you wish
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Fun training and multiple parties throughout the year.