Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine - Full-time / Part-time

Busy neighborhood restaurant and bar is seeking a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine to support the Executive Chef. The Flintridge Proper is a full service casual fine dining restaurant featuring a from-scratch farm to table kitchen ran by Chef J b Carder, voted two times, the best chef in Pasadena. The Flintridge Proper Is the nations largest gin bar boasting an extensive classic and craft cocktail program.

This is a great opportunity for a lead line cook ready to step into a sous chef position or a JR. Sous Chef ready to take the next step up. The Sous will be responsible for managing the team, directing service (Expo) and various administrative tasks such as invoice processing, ordering, scheduling and food cost tracking. This is a wonderful opportunity for a candidate experienced in casual fine dining restaurants and cuisine.

Qualifications and Experience:

3-5 years previous experience as Lead Line, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Kitchen Manager in a high volume, fast paced environment.

Strong leadership skills, must be comfortable managing staff of 10+

Corporate or Hotel experience is a plus

Strong knowledge of food preparation and food service management, methods, and techniques.

wide array of product knowledge

Passion for craft / thoughtfully sourced food

Effective project management and communication skills

Salary Based On Experience

Responsibilities include:

Planning and directing food preparation

Managing kitchen staff

Training and scheduling

Expediting

Quality Control

Menu Planning

Conducting Inventory

Food Costing

Basic Invoice Processing

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