MESSINA HOF WINE CELLARS, INC.
                                   JOB DESCRIPTION

                                      SOUS CHEF

POSITION OVERVIEW:
 Second in charge of the kitchen assisting in all details of running the kitchen.
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
 Previous experience as sous chef and kitchen manager.  Must have a Kitchen Manager’s
 Certificate..
 
POSITION DUTIES:
   
Responsible for assisting to maximize sales and control expenses to make restaurant most profitable and run within budgetary guidelines.
 P.O. generation for all needed merchandise
 Keeping accurate inventory of on-hand items
 Monthly inventory reconciliations
 Overseeing kitchen staff: hiring, firing, and training
 Responsible for over all cleanliness of kitchen
 Preparation of meals
 Kitchen set up - opening & closing procedures
 Maintenance of a 95 or better in Health Department Inspections
 Scheduling of kitchen staff
 Responsible for food execution for all events
 Responsible for maintaining required labor and food costs within budget
 Teaching cooking classes as scheduled by Messina Hof
 Assumes the duties of the chef in his absence
 Other duties as required

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

  Chef

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist.  Ability to stand for long periods of time. This position requires 40-45 hours per week.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

  Personnel management, gourmet cooking, fine dining presentation, budgeting, inventory  management, and general kitchen management skills.
 
EXPERIENCE:

  Requires 2 or more years of kitchen experience.

     * To apply for this position, please follow the provided link to our careers website*