Sous Chef

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Sous Chef - Full Time

Pink Taco - Washington, DC

Posted on 06/02/25 (Ref: DCisUGGZ05)

The Sous Chef is responsible to assist in the oversite of the back of house operation. This includes controlling food related costs, back of house team member labor costs, food quality and overall condition of the kitchen area. Pink Taco is a FUN, FAIR, HONEST, HARDWORKING, UNPRETENTIOUS AND UNCOMPLICATED company with a passion for creating an outstanding guest experience through creative culinary dishes.DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES

Perform daily line check and safety walk throughs

Responsible for BOH cost controls

Investigate and review all sub-standard food with BOH team

Monitor food waste and make suggestions on how to minimize food waste

Assist the Head Chef on menu development and engineering

Keep the kitchen running smoothly and adequately stocked with all necessary goods

Create an environment of trust and mutual respect

Assist with hiring, training, coaching/counseling, skill development and terminations

Monitor and maintain highest standards of food quality and guest service

Manage staffing levels and controllable costs ensuring they are in line with budget

Complete nightly logs and manager reports

Monitor and enforce inventory controls

Ensure accurate and thorough information regarding menu items and food allergen information is up to date

Recognize and cultivate regular guests and repeat business

Respond to guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints

Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws

Maintain company safety and sanitation standards

Ensure complete and proper check out procedures

Assists and/or completes additional tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts preferred

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Valid Driver's License

21+ years of age

Minimum of (3) three years kitchen experience

Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards

Knowledge of Windows MS Office, Open Table, Outlook, and back office reporting systems

Knowledge of profitability analysis and budgeting, cost of sales, payroll management, purchasing, receiving, inventories and cost controls

Knowledge of state and local laws as it applies to labor and health code regulations

Proper lifting techniques

Guest relations

Sanitation and safety

Full-service restaurant operations

Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

ALL WHILE OFFERING:

Competitive Pay + Bonus

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

WORKING CONDITIONS

Small to medium office or shared work space

Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors

Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume

Fast paced, high volume, full-service restaurant

Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to walk long periods of time

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time

Ability to understand the speech of another person

Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand

Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

DISCLAIMERThis job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice.

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