Sous Chef

A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who arepassionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wineclasses, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. Wehave created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, andactive cultural patronsbringing the wine country experience to the middle of alarge city.

Position Summary
TheSous Chef is responsible for supporting the overall management andoversight of culinary daily operations to ultimately ensure the higheststandards are met for all food prepared in the kitchen and served at the CityWinery property. This role is accountable for adhering to City Winerys foodculture and style, standards and expectations of food quality, freshness, andpresentation, and maintaining compliance with all associated regulatoryguidelines. This individual will be a creative thought leader with a passion forthe culinary world and the ability to successfully execute culinary strategies.This role must lead by example in successfully creating and fostering anenvironment of mutual trust and respect.

This role leads the kitchen in all areas including but not limited toproviding direction to the day to day kitchen coordination and operation,culinary creation and development, budgeting and financials, associatemanagement and supervision, purchasing and inventory, and successfullypartnering with all internal divisions to achieve Company goals.

Why us?

Competitive pay

We are a rapidly expandingnational entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendousopportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.

Medical, Dental, VisionInsurance

nDORFins program designed topromote a healthy and active lifestyle!

401K (and yes we match!)

Flexible Savings Accounts,HSAand Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Amazing discounts, 50% OFFall dining/retail wine

Free Family Meal

Tickets to available shows

Andmore!

Overview of Responsibilities

General

• Alongside the executive chef, oversee all kitchen production areas of the kitchen. Works hands-on to schedule, coordinate, and supervise all activities of multiple shifts. Manage all kitchen staff, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and maintain accountability

• Teach and adhere to City Winery philosophy, culture, and commitment to quality food and service
• Continually monitor production procedures to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, productivity, and professionalism are at the highest level
• Supervise kitchen management to ensure all daily and weekly standard operating procedures are followed, including but not limited to following recipes/methods, quality measures and specs, product utilization, deadlines, daily/weekly/holiday planning, purchasing communication and inventory planning
• Lead by example and enforce all Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices
• Direct and oversee proper training of kitchen staff in the proper storage, preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Establish goals, anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the kitchen
• Execute, follow up, and ensure sustained future for all culinary related projects, tasks, initiatives
• Develop production methodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and/or consistency in the kitchen

• Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas, in compliance with established standards. Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and operated safely and properly i.e. refrigerators, ovens, freezers, stoves, etc.
• Report to work at scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training
• Partner with and work collaboratively with internal Company divisions to achieve overall company and business goals
• Support and work alongside internal teams to plan and execute culinary elements of all specialty events
• Perform and complete all projects/tasks/ objectives as requested by upper management and Company leadership

CulinaryManagement

• Oversee and monitor quality/ quantity/ consistency of all products, food handling, preparation, and cooking practices.
• Ensure that all products and ingredients being used and produced are consistent with City Winery standards of quality
• Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistent high quality and to minimize food costs; exercise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing menu selling prices.
• Determine how food should be presented and oversee the creation of decorative food displays.
• Ensure adherence to all associated health regulations

• Foster a positive Company Culture, build morale and create an on-going positive work environment while maintaining a professional work force
• Participate in interviewing, selection, training, supervision, coaching and counseling of all kitchen employees
• Responsible for recommending disciplinary action as needed, including termination, when necessary, in partnership with HR and in accordance with Company policies and standards
• Active involvement of employee performance evaluation process and provide ongoing feedback to management
• Train, develop, and motivate all supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation and production standards on a consistent basis
• Participate in the development and implementation of kitchen training
• Conduct routine kitchen staff meetings when running shifts
• Actively demonstrate and train kitchen staff in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery

• Operate kitchen in alignment with goals for food cost, labor cost, payroll, and all kitchen related
• Ensure invoices are handled and disseminated properly through necessary channels
• Supervise, train, and maintain kitchen supervisors to understand and monitor food cost, labor cost, payroll, and kitchen related expenses

Administration

• Monitor, maintain, and approve production and associate scheduling of all shifts
• Monitor and ensure proper completion of administrative duties by Shift Supervisors including logging, labeling, associate related forms including PTO requests, PAFs, CAFs, and other related admin tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 yearsexperience in an overall kitchen leadership role in high volume environmentand/or equivalent relevant experience
• AOS Culinary SchoolGraduate and/or related training is a plus
• Functional workingknowledge of all Health Department, OSHA, and all other relatedregulations
• Ability to successfullymulti-task, delegate, and manage several projects/tasks at once in a highpressure, fast paced environment
• Must have demonstrateddecision making and trouble-shooting skills with superior level of attention todetail
• Ability to meet budgetsincluding labor, food and applicable direct operating costs
• Ability to effectivelytrain, develop staff and build team morale
• Ability to workcollaboratively and professionally across company levels in achieving overallcompany and business goals
• Excellent interpersonalskills including verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent timemanagement and organization skills
• Must be fluentlyliterate including ability to read, write and communicate using Englishlanguage, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data asrequired.
• Must have proficientcomputer and technological skills
• Must have Serve Safefood handlers certificate
• Ability to commute andtravel to various locations to participate in meetings, training, and anycorporate/sponsor events as necessary
• Ability to performphysical requirements of position including standing and walking around forextended periods of time, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying loadsof up to 50 lbs.
• Able and willing to worka flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

About Us

Wine, food, andlive entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incrediblyunique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across thenation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, aplace where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but away of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionaryMichael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providingunforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues tosustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers arange of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.