Sous Chef at The Smoking Goat Restaurant

Sous Chef 
 • Location: San Diego, CA
• Position: Full-time

Company Description
The Piehl Restaurant Group owns and operate The Smoking Goat Restaurant and we have just added a new restaurant to the Group called One Door North.  We are a family owned and operated business that is passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences through: high-quality, responsibly-produced menu items; wine and drink knowledge; and exemplary customer service and true hospitality.  We consider our team members family, and want guests to feel like we are welcoming them into our home. We can only achieve this through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members. If you are seeking a rewarding career that involves training and education, mentoring and development, and attractive compensation, consider joining the Piehl Restaurant Group. 

Job Description
The Sous Chef is responsible for leading, motivating and engaging the culinary team by executing the highest standard of culinary excellence. He/she executes all food preparation for the restaurant. The Sous Chef is also accountable for smooth, efficient service with the talent to lead and has strong communication skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates the restaurant’s vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforces the Piehl Restaurant Group values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the restaurant’s future.
• Actively monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness
• Creates creative menu offerings including custom menus ensuring overall guest satisfaction, including development and ongoing maintenance of a team recipe book.
• Builds and maintains relationships and communication with team members and front of house management alike.
• Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures.
• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
• Works together with the management team to further develop the event space and its offerings
• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the business unit
• Ensures proper health and safety procedures are followed by all team members
• Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills

Qualifications
• A minimum of five years of culinary experience
• Post secondary education in Culinary Arts Management or similar
• California Food Handler's Card
• Strong business acumen
• Efficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Aloha
• Self-starter, flexible and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Time management skills

Additional Information
** We thank all applicants for their interest in The Piehl Restaurant Group; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **