Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
* 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
* Life and Disability Insurance Plans
* Ancillary Insurance Plans
* Mental Health Support and Services
* Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
* Pet Insurance
* Employee Discounts
* Time off and much more!
Assists the Executive Chef in leading the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with department policies and procedures. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* Ensuring the needs of the guests are accommodated
* Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house, and the entire venue
* Assists in the decision-making process for interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants
* Responsible for the scheduling, growth opportunities, and team member development of heart-of-house team members
* Works with GM to create job performance reviews
* Responsible for heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy, and financial profitability
* Responsible for the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in/off-venue events
* Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems, which includes payroll, inventory, and purchasing
* Participates in reviewing the venue's monthly Profit & Loss statement
* Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards
* Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and company policies
* Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations
* Ensures that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local ordinances
* Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures
* Ensures the preparation and delivery of menu-focus items to daily pre-service meetings
* Possesses in-depth knowledge of all recipes, and food menus and maintains station recipe books
* Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials
* Ensures the completion of all opening and closing procedures as prescribed by the company
* Ensures expediting standards
* Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service
* Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members
* Assists in overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage, and damage to equipment or furniture
* Attends, leads, and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings, or daily pre-shift meetings
* Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example
* Portrays a positive and professional attitude
* Demonstrates knowledge of the venue, Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments
* Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members
* Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
* Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Executive Sous Chef training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
* Minimum 5 years of previous Culinary experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef within a high-volume kitchen setting is essential
* Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred
* Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required
* Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models is desirable
* Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail
* Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology
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SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
* Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
* Must be able to move quickly
* Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
* Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
* Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
* Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment
* Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
* Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
* May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
* Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
* Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
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