Sous Chef

The Soho Grand Hotel is looking for a motivated and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. This individual is organized, has a deep understanding of food and beverage operations, and is able to lead and communicate clearly with back of house. All candidates must have a qualifying certificate in food protection issued by New York City DOHMH.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Leading the back of house kitchen operations through strong example and clear communication of expectations. Assisting the Chef de Cuisine in execution of all dishes Creating kitchen staff schedule and maintaining payroll budget, including overtime requests. Ensuring smooth kitchen function across all services. Maintaining a clean and organized back of house kitchen operation. Organizing three daily family meal services for hotel staff. Ensure all cooks follow appropriate food safety practices. Ensure all cooks are in proper uniforms and are appropriately prepared for their shift. Ensure all stations are cleaned and broken down properly. Maintain a clear working knowledge of all menu items at all times, as well as the sources for all of the ingredients in all of the menu items. Work with Chef to implement all menus (Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night, Room Service and Team Member Meals). Maintain an archive of past menu items with Food & Beverage Director. Perform daily check of all areas of kitchen to ensure properly functioning equipment as well as a safe, clean and well organized working environment. Maintain a clean and well organized working environment for all kitchen staff. Ensure that all kitchen equipment (all refrigeration, ovens, stove, salamander, grill, ice machine, mixer, dishwashers, slicer and blenders) is regularly maintained and safely functioning.