Executive Sous Chef Job at Cafe Zaffri at The Twenty Two, New York, NY

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  • Cafe Zaffri at The Twenty Two
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Cafe Zaffri is brought to you by Chef Mary Attea and the award winning team behind The Musket Room, and Raf's. The Executive Sous Chef serves as a leader in ensuring that the c ompany’s  culinary & operating standards are met within the restaurant. The Executive Sous Chef  is responsible for upholding the highest quality standards by being well versed in the recipes, plate & product specifications, and cooking techniques of the menu. They need to be familiar with and drive sanitation regulations and  showcase those standards within the operation. The Executive Sous Chef  is responsible for training and managing Sous Chefs and all line-level employees in conjunction with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef.  

Roles/Responsibilities 
Operations  

  • Successfully executes daily Back of House   operating standards.  
  • Ensure all items are prepared properly and   timely   for daily service.  
  • Promotes and practices safe work habits through training, education, and day-to-day management.  
  • Actively   participates   in menu development with CDC.  
  • Works with the CDC to improve operational knowledge of food & labor cost control.  
  • Receives products in correct unit count and condition by following receiving guidelines.  
  • Works to help foster a professional relationship with approved vendors and any issues that arise.  
  • Possesses an uncompromising approach to food production and food quality standards.  
  • Check production schedule and   pars   and   establish   priority items for the day.  

Service  

  • Set up workstation with required mise   en   place, tools, equipment and supplies according to standards.  
  • Work with the rest of the service team to ensure that the kitchen is fully set up on time.  
  • Oversee the   preparation   all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards in a time efficient manner.  
  • Oversee menu items executed for service with precision, quality,   portion   control, and presentation standards.  
  • Ensure standards of quality are met or exceeded by   participating   in quality control checks, including tasting product as needed.  
  • Oversee order flow and expediter performance, ensuring efficient production and ticket management.  
  • Communicate with Front of House to manage timing of courses, any guest feedback, etc.  
  • Update knowledge and skills by   participating   in staff training opportunities.  
  • Be a team player—support and   assist   your fellow team members whenever possible.  
  • Communicate all necessary guest information with the team to set everyone up for success (allergy alerts, VIPs, special requests, celebrations, etc.) 
  • Complete other duties as   necessary and assigned by the Chef de Cuisine.  

Employee Development  

  • Helps drive recruitment of talent to the restaurant.  
  • Retains talent by inspiring, teaching, and embracing a culture of development.  
  • Ensures that operational and training standards are consistently followed.  
  • Effectively leads by   demonstrating   a professional approach with coworkers through great leadership skills, ethics, and team development.  
  • Holds all employees accountable to   Little Rest Hospitality’ s   cultural values, goals, and standards.  
  • Properly communicates   and creates an environment where new company initiatives are supported and embraced by the staff.  
  • Assists   with staff responsibilities in partnership with management and the HR team (including timekeeping adjustments, onboarding, training and development, employee relations, disciplinary action, documentation, terminations, etc.). Supports other managers with sensitive employee conversations and disciplinary action, when necessary.  

Menu Knowledge  

  • Maintain a deep knowledge of   Cafe   Zaffri /The  22  food   menu, ingredients, origins, and preparation.  
  • Understand   different types   of allergy restrictions and communicate potential issues to floor and kitchen staff.  

Sanitation, Hygiene, and Safety  

  • Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations, requirements, and procedures.  
  • Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.  
  • Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations; rectify any deficiencies.  
  • Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools,   equipment   and supplies, ensuring everything   complies with   standards.  
  • Notify the Chef de Cuisine of any necessary repairs or maintenance.  
  • Inform supervisor on duty   immediately   of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations   and work together to resolve the issue promptly .  
  • Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Department of Health requirements.  
  • Participate in third party sanitation audits and create actionable items to resolve any outstanding items   identified   in the inspection.    
  • Identify   and resolve potential safety hazards; ensure accidents are documented following proper procedure, conduct initial investigation and determination of root cause of safety incidents in the interest of   maintaining   a safe work environment.  

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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