Prima - Executive Sous Chef

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The team at Prima Italian Steakhouse is looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic, team-oriented Executive Sous Chef to help lead our fast paced & already acclaimed restaurant here in Charlestown. Scope & General Purpose: The Executive Sous Chef will assist the Chef de Cuisine in ensuring that the restaurant upholds the highest standards of food quality and safety. The primary focuses of this role are to work with and guide cooks to produce an incredible product while also learning established Prima culinary systems. Precision, leadership, patience, resourcefulness, and a passion for and knowledge of food are essential elements to succeeding in this role. Reports to: Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week, including nights & weekends. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assist in the preparation, cooking and plating of all dishes to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to recipes and standards Assist in the ordering of all necessary items for menu execution, making sure that the product arrives at the restaurant accurately and in the correct condition. Assist in the training of hourly cooks to prepare and plate all dishes to the desired specification Assist with the execution of daily/weekly specials and other promotional menus Check and maintain that all kitchen equipment is in working order and report issues to Executive Chef Work with the team to make sure the kitchen is clean, organized, and in compliance with health and safety regulations. Participate in the training, coaching, and managing of all kitchen hourly staff, while maintaining morale, including providing in the moment corrections with a positive attitude Provide guidance, instruction, and continual feedback so the team presents the correct skills and knowledge to execute the Prima menu Follow all HR best practices, connected to hiring, training, development, discipline & termination Ensure thorough and efficient kitchen set-up, cleaning, and care of facilities, working with the management team across all departments Effectively communicate any necessary information to the FOH team, encourage synergy in service, understand allergen protocol and resolve any issues that arise Address any ordering or delivery issues and supervise that food supplies are put away in an organized and timely fashion. Ensure all Prima guests have a wonderful experience by always considering what is best for our guests Have FUN! Other responsibilities and duties as assigned Requirements Strong working knowledge of food prep techniques, cooking methods, restaurant service, safety, and sanitation practices 2-3+ years of prior BOH management experience Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment. Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong leadership, interpersonal, & hospitality skills Availability to work nights and weekends, and holidays Excellent organizational & communication skills Able to work well and be a leader in a team-oriented environment. Comfortable standing/walking for 8+ hours, and be able to bend, push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. Strong working knowledge of culinary, safety, and sanitation practices Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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