Sous Chef - Postino East (Gilbert)

Company: Upward Projects
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

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ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Sous Chef your goal is to assist the Executive Chef in providing quality food in a timely and efficient manner while directing kitchen employees to maintain company standards in quality, cleanliness, and sanitation. This position is responsible for the resources of the company directly and indirectly related to the kitchen.

WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we're headed to the moon with a simple mission - to make people feel good.

While no one on the team is quite like the other, it's our common values that keep us united.

Be Authentic and Humble

Know your strengths and weaknesses

Seek feedback to perform at a higher level and be coachable

Actively listen to understand the perceptions of others

Act with Integrity

Be consistent and committed

Be the example of the right behaviors

Build trust through personal accountability

Bring Good Energy

Have passion for what you do

Have a positive mindset

Raise the vibration in the room

Achieve as a Team

Be a contributor

Collaborate with others to achieve together

Be a motivator to get the right results

Get Extraordinary Results

Have a well thought out plan and take action to get desired results

Anticipate potential issues and be a critical thinker to solve them

Have a desire for continual learning

Inspire with Hospitality

Provide thoughtful gestures to our guests and community through hospitality that makes them feel seen, acknowledged and cared for

Identify when to provide a thoughtful special moment for others and follow through

Show genuine interest and concern for the well-being and happiness of others

WHY YOU'LL LOVE BEING A SOUS CHEF

A people focused culture united by our shared values

Unlimited growth opportunities, with several new restaurant openings happening

A commitment to scratch cooking and working with the highest quality ingredients

Having a voice. We provide empowerment and influence to all our team members

Opportunity to build deep, meaningful, and lasting relationships with teammates

Exceptional on the job leadership and culinary training

Recognition and reward for your hard work

Generous meal benefit program

WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU---

Provide timely culinary training and development to team members

Have a servant leader mentality that is positive and uplifting

Have experience managing high volume scratch kitchens

Have a passion for being a trusted leader in your organization

Excel in a fast paced kitchen environment

Thrive on teamwork

WE ARE ALL SUCCESSFUL WHEN YOU---

Deliver an outstanding food experience that guests will remember as unique and fulfilling.

Provide direction, delegate, and trust in your culinary team to complete all prep work, adhere to recipe standards, and follow cleanliness guidelines.

You are an inventory BOSS.

Ensures quality and safety of product in all aspects of production, storage, and presentation.

You are detail oriented and won't hesitate to provide financial accuracy of sales, expenses, and inventory.

Work closely with your team to mentor and develop leadership skills.

Guide your team to make the right choices that build trust and get the best results.

Ensure that each shift is staffed with A-Players who know their role.

Communicate to your team their personal development pathway and areas of responsibility.

Document all issues to provide accountability for your team's actions.

Maintain a professional working relationship with all members that promote a supportive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

ABOUT POSTINO WINECAFE

Postino WineCafe started with a simple vision to create a place where we could all come together and connect. Inspired by adventures in Northern Italy, Postino - "Postman" in Italian, made its home in a vacant, 1940's brick post office. As we continue to grow, we look for historically relevant spaces to create one of a kind gathering spaces that serve their communities.

Postino is disrupting the wine bar segment. Our vibe is fun, eclectic, inspiring yet familiar surroundings, offering high quality yet approachable wines paired with fresh and colorful bruschetta boards built for sharing. The menu is designed for sharing and pairing with our amazing wines with options for everyone.

Our mantra is come one come all. Our great service ambassadors are happy to walk our guests through our global wines, craft beer on tap, and awesome selection of Italian inspired small plates, panini's, cheese and meat boards, and salads.

Requirements

The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen Manager experience or 3-5 years of service industry management experience. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues within 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.

Associate's degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.

State Food Handler's Management Certification is required

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