Sous Chef

Schulson Collective HQ - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details

Schulson Collective attracts restaurant goers from all walks of life, encompassing multiple different cuisines & dining experiences throughout its concepts. Across Center City Philadelphia, our restaurants offer cuisines ranging from Contemporary American & Pan-Asian to Japanese, Oyster Bar, Italian & more. We welcome you to apply to become part of a growing restaurant group & assist in providing top-of-the-line culinary experiences across Philadelphia.

Summary/Objective

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen, under the direction of the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hires, trains, develops and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consults with human resources as appropriate.
Responsible for food costs and labor costs in assigned restaurant.
Work with Executive Chef on developing new menu items, tastings and staying on top of trends.
Responsible for developing relationships with vendors, ensuring Schulson Collective maximizes profits and opportunities.
Supervises hourly back of house staff and fills a role on the line or expo as needed.
Schedules staff per business needs, files reports and monitors time & attendance as needed.
Submits nightly reports on service, sales, labor & liquor costs, negative impressions, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all restaurant hourly BOH staff and is involved in the planning, hiring, training and development of kitchen staff.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull up to 50 pounds. The employee will spend over 4 hours daily standing or walking .

Required Education and Experience

Degree from Culinary Arts school is preferred; may substitute additional experience for education.
3 or more years in Kitchen Management.
Prior experience in menu creation, recipe writing and coaching/training.
Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
Must be able to work flexible hours and days. Must exhibit top-notch teamwork.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Advanced Knife Skills

Leadership

Hiring, Training, and Developing Staff

Kitchen Management

Corrective Action

Communication

Charcuterie and Cheese Board Arrangement

Food and Labor Cost Management