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Puttshack

Sous Chef

Puttshack, Skokie, Illinois, United States, 60077

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Job Description

Position Summary: The Sous Chef is part of the culinary leadership team, working alongside and under the guidance of the Executive Chef to lead and support the daily operations in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, driving the culinary execution of our uniquely inspired menu. Responsible for the preparation and execution of the menu within Puttshack Standards, the Sous Chef will assist with running the day to day kitchen operations. Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 1. Operational Leadership: Manage kitchen operations and shifts, ensuring the day-to-day execution for dish, prep and line stations. Support daily operations by following food quality standards across preparation and storage. Assist with kitchen training across food execution, menu rollouts and system initiatives. Uphold all policies and procedures focused on product quality: daily line checks, prep and par level control, regular food audits, and 100% commitment to safe and sanitary operations. Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations to ensure seamless service. Other duties as assigned. 2. Team Development and Management: Focus on team member/associate development and cross training to ensure maximum operational efficiency and career growth. Provide continuous coaching and direction to hourly staff. Represent Puttshack’s brand and values to create a respectful, positive and professional work environment. Introduce and support the implementation of kitchen training materials to the team. 3. Guest Experience: Champion the Puttshack brand by ensuring a consistent and exceptional guest experience. Ensures a quality guest experience through oversight of associates preparing and cooking food. 4. Compliance and Safety: Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment and food safety Ensure proper safety protocols to minimize risk and ensure a safe environment for guests and associates. Required Skills and Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a culinary manager or supervisor in a full-service restaurant, with at least 3 years of overall experience within a high-volume food & beverage, hospitality, and/or social entertainment venue Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationship Must be organized, work efficiently and be able to perform tasks with minimal oversight and supervision Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve conflict and provide direction to your teams Demonstrates financial acumen, strong understanding of culinary operations & safety Tech savvy and willingness to learn new systems and tools Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays This position must pass a post-offer background check Preferred Skills and Experience: Culinary Degree preferred Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, bending and occasional lifting, up to 40 lbs. will be required. Must be able to stand for long periods of time up to 10 hours The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to high. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. What’s in it for you: Paid PTO Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision Paid Parental Leave At the intersection of entertainment and hospitality, Puttshack is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information, and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Puttshack also takes steps to prevent retaliation and create a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment for our Associates, Guests, and Vendors.