Work For Beer

Posted 09.04.12
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
San Diego CA US
http://www.karlstrauss.com

sous chef
– Los Angeles

If interested please submit your resume and cover letter as well as salary requirements to jobs@karlstrauss.com and please use reference code CW912.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our Universal Citywalk Brewery Restaurant Management team!  The Sous Chef is responsible for effectively managing all operations of the kitchen in his/her assigned brewery restaurant location under limited to no supervision in the Kitchen Manager's absence. This position is a "hands-on, multi-tasking" position, which requires working on the line during high volume periods as well as leading his/her team of direct reports.

Essential Functions and Duties
- Assists the Chef in placing product orders utilizing the established procedures, products and approved vendors.
- Manages the dating and proper rotation of all food products training hourly employees on FIFO rotation system.
- Makes recommendations to the Chef on new and/or existing recipes streamlining efficiency and execution.
- Manages assigned hourly staff including maintaining proper staffing levels, approving schedule changes, making recommendations on hiring/firing/wage adjustments, approving  overtime hours, providing prompt and detailed disciplinary action when necessary, and providing for meal and rest breaks.
- Other responsibilities as determined and assigned by management.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 3-4 years applicable experience within a full service, high volume restaurant in a multi-unit concept.
- Associate's degree or equivalent. Professional culinary education and/or background preferred.
- Successful completion of the ServSafe training program and/or current Food Handler's Card.
- Effective communication and demonstrated leadership skills.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Aloha POS systems and GAAP practices preferred.
- Must be able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced setting, prioritizing work assignments and managing multiple projects at one time.

We invite qualified candidates to submit their resume and cover letter along with salary requirements to jobs@karlstrauss.com, Att: Human Resources please use reference code CW912.

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