Sous Chef

Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Flex Mussels is looking for a sous chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate would have strong culinary skills, an upbeat personality and is passionate about food and the guest experience. Lots of opportunity to b ring creative ideas to the table, motivate, inspire the culinary team & be the chef that everyone wants to work with! Brunch experience is a must!

Why work at Flex Mussels? We are family oriented and care about our guests and our staff. We believe that hospitality begins with us and how we treat one another. We promote growth both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities include:

Maintain the highest standards of food quality.
Supervise and direct food preparation and production.
Motivate and inspire the team.
Create daily specials and s easonal menu changes.
Take ownership of the physical space and keep it clean and nice! Managing food & labor costs
Raw protein handling, fabrication & management a plus!
Job Requirements:

Strong culinary skills and an upbeat personality.
Friendly and passionate about food and the guest experience.
At least 3 years of NYC restaurant experience preferred.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
NYC Food Handlers Certification. Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Required Skills

300+ Covers Per Night

Teamwork

Team Leadership

Creativity

Creativity in Menu Development

Kitchen Management

Communication

Effective Communication

Leadership Abilities

Collaboration With Culinary Team

Food Safety Knowledge

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Mentoring

Fish Butchery

Collaboration

Effective Communication Skills

Adaptability

Commitment to Cleanliness and Safety

Ordering / Purchasing

Ability to Innovate

Attention to Cleanliness and Organization

Problem Solving Skills

Expediting

Time Management Skills

Mentoring and training

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Understanding of Food Safety Standards

Ability to Inspire Others

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Customer Service Orientation

Commitment to Professional Growth

Inventory Management

Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment

Sauteing

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Fish Cookery

Scheduling

Commitment to Cleanliness and Safety Standards

Menu Development

Ability to Train and Mentor Junior Staff

Food Handler Certification

Passion for culinary arts

Recipe Development

Understanding of Food Cost Management

Leadership

Ability to Work in a Family Oriented Environment

Safety and Sanitation

Positive Attitude

Culinary Skills

Organizational Skills

Training Others

Quality Control

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