RAFFLES
Executive Sous Chef
RAFFLES, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Job Description
Passion. That’s what moves us. It all starts with fresh, honest and thoughtful ingredients that actually taste great together, and the passionate people who consciously choose to seek out these ingredients. These are the people who respect food. They respect their bodies. And the effort it takes to create food that doesn’t sacrifice quality, nutrition or taste. Healthy living starts at our table, but preparing delicious food starts with our culinary team. We’re looking for culinary leaders to grow our kitchen team, build our business, solve problems, know each station of our diverse kitchen well - and be a role model to our cooks for how to execute under pressure. Most importantly, our culinary leaders innovate, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel and problem solve…on the fly!
Qualifications:
You have a strong passion for culinary excellence, and you are exceptionally detailed.
You’re resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
For more than 3 years, as a chef, you’ve been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
You have advanced knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
You are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.
Work efficiently in a Union environment and take initiative.
Proven knowledge of, and ability to oversee and manage our hotel banquet kitchen/restaurant operations through a minimum of 2 years in Food and Beverage Management of a four-diamond hotel.
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Be able to use good judgment and work independently in a multi-task position.
Solid time-management, organizational, and people skills.
Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Basic knowledge of the Culinary Arts.
Minimum 5 years cooking experience including experience in a fine dining restaurant.
Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards.
Service focused personality is essential and previous leadership experience required.
Knowledge of French cooking techniques, and ingredients preferred.
NYC Food Handler’s Certificate required.
Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance.
Additional Information:
$75,000 - $85,000 / annually
Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
Pet Insurance for your fur babies
Gym membership discount
Pre-paid legal support
401K and TRUE Matching
Work-life balance including Thanksgiving and Christmas day off
Dining discounts and family meals
Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot
If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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Passion. That’s what moves us. It all starts with fresh, honest and thoughtful ingredients that actually taste great together, and the passionate people who consciously choose to seek out these ingredients. These are the people who respect food. They respect their bodies. And the effort it takes to create food that doesn’t sacrifice quality, nutrition or taste. Healthy living starts at our table, but preparing delicious food starts with our culinary team. We’re looking for culinary leaders to grow our kitchen team, build our business, solve problems, know each station of our diverse kitchen well - and be a role model to our cooks for how to execute under pressure. Most importantly, our culinary leaders innovate, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel and problem solve…on the fly!
Qualifications:
You have a strong passion for culinary excellence, and you are exceptionally detailed.
You’re resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
For more than 3 years, as a chef, you’ve been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
You have advanced knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
You are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.
Work efficiently in a Union environment and take initiative.
Proven knowledge of, and ability to oversee and manage our hotel banquet kitchen/restaurant operations through a minimum of 2 years in Food and Beverage Management of a four-diamond hotel.
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Be able to use good judgment and work independently in a multi-task position.
Solid time-management, organizational, and people skills.
Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Basic knowledge of the Culinary Arts.
Minimum 5 years cooking experience including experience in a fine dining restaurant.
Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards.
Service focused personality is essential and previous leadership experience required.
Knowledge of French cooking techniques, and ingredients preferred.
NYC Food Handler’s Certificate required.
Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance.
Additional Information:
$75,000 - $85,000 / annually
Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
Pet Insurance for your fur babies
Gym membership discount
Pre-paid legal support
401K and TRUE Matching
Work-life balance including Thanksgiving and Christmas day off
Dining discounts and family meals
Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot
If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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