Sous Chef

Diner, the celebrated neighborhood restaurant in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn is seeking a Sous Chef to join our management team. We offer: Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance at 90 days Industry-leading paid time off plans + paid family leave 401k plan access beginning at hire Monthly internal dining stipend Annual education allowance to support your professional growth Access to our Employee Emergency Assistance Program for added support Key responsibilities: Support the Executive Chef with leading the BOH team on menu development, planning, and execution Work as part of the BOH management team to operate in accordance with achieving budgeted sales and operating costs, including actively engaging with monthly P&L statements and other financial tools to understand, and impact, sales and cost trends by: Organizing and monitoring workflow and productivity in accordance with business demand to achieve budgeted labor cost Manage timecards, punch change requests, and time off requests Costing all dishes to ensure accurate pricing prior to their addition to the menu Work as part of the the management team to stay current, engaged and solutions-oriented on facilities maintenance, including mechanical systems, cleanliness, pest issues, equipment, organization and DOH compliance Work as part of the management team to: Develop and implement systems and processes that are effective, efficient, and compliant with all laws and internal policies Continuously recruit top talent to build an agile, diverse, and committed team, including identifying opportunities for cross-training and trailing candidates to evaluate their competency and skill level Resolve conflict and employee performance issues through mediation, coaching and counseling, and progressive discipline Participate in regularly scheduled meetings regarding the overall strategy and success of the business, including team meetings, quarterly financials, and HR trainings Work with the Executive Chef to establish and achieve clear individual performance goals Successful candidates will: Have 3+ years of progressive kitchen experience and a commitment to deepening that knowledge base Display excellent production skills, attention to detail, and spatial awareness Be reliable, focused, organized, communicative, and curious Have a receptive and charitable attitude toward constructive feedback Be interested in working collaboratively towards meeting the goals of the team and the business While performing the duties of the job, a Sous Chef is regularly required to stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

They must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.