If you’re an experienced Sous Chef who’s been running kitchens but hasn’t had the opportunity to truly put your stamp on the menu, this is your moment. At Boozehounds, we’re offering the rare chance to lead a high-energy, high-volume kitchen and have a real voice in menu creation. It’s the perfect role for a proven leader ready to pair operational excellence with creative freedom. Boozehounds is proud to offer group benefits for this position, including a generous incentive program paid quarterly.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for maintaining kitchen operations, organization, and quality standards in collaboration with the Executive Chef. Acts as the lead in the chef’s absence, ensuring smooth service and consistent product quality.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:

As a team member, we believe it is important to leave a favorable impression on all of our clients and co-workers. You represent our Company, and it is essential to our business that you portray a professional image to our clients/customers and visitors. No work out/gym clothes are permitted including leggings or athletic shorts. All clothing items must be in good condition – faded, torn, frayed, or showing any signs of distress are not acceptable. Please refer to the employee handbook for additional details.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and nights.

• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with R365, Toast, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Google Suite, or related software.
• Ability to frequently lift, move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, walk, climb up and down stairs repeatedly for extended periods of time.
• Constant standing and bending.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years Sous Chef experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as e-mail communication, instant message communications, legal documents, license agreements, contracts, invoices, news articles, technical manuals, budgets, ledgers, purchase orders, financial, marketing, Inventory, shipping, and various reports. Ability to effectively present information, provide instructions and thoroughly answer questions in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization in English.

REASONING ABILITY AND COMPUTER SKILLS:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to efficiently use inventory, ordering & computer systems or applications, R365, Toast and Microsoft Office programs.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and supplemental training sessions, being attentive and taking notes when appropriate.
• Arrive to work on time and consistently follow shift schedule.
• Be familiar with and follow all safety protocol including emergency, COVID, health department/food safety, and alcohol awareness.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmony with guests, co-workers, and management.
• Perform additional duties as requested by management.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation areas, upholding par stocks, prep levels, production efficiency, and health code compliance.
• Lead and direct Junior Sous Chefs when Executive Chef is absent.
• Support service flow by assisting in any station to ensure timely, high-quality service.
• Ensure all stations are appropriately staffed for each shift.
• Maintain clear communication with the Executive Chef, General Manager, and Events Team about upcoming events and special projects.
• Uphold consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation; assist in menu development, revisions, and implementation.
• Keep recipes and prep sheets updated and accurate.
• Work with Executive Chef to maintain product specs, place orders, and requisition food and equipment.
• Conduct monthly inventories and ensure all products are received, handled, and stored per health regulations.
• Assist with payroll, scheduling, recruiting, and managing food and labor costs.
• Deliver performance evaluations on time and assist in maintaining china, silver, and glassware inventories.
• Work with Executive Chef on creating new dishes for the menu. Give creative input and participate in new menu item tastings.
• Assist Executive Chef in recruiting, training, and motivating kitchen staff; maintain morale and efficient workflows.
• Enforce high standards of dress, hygiene, professionalism, and accuracy for all employees.
• Ensure proper maintenance and care of all kitchen equipment.
• Participate in manager and departmental meetings.
• Promote a positive attitude and uphold Boozehounds’ policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Quick and flexible learner.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Manage direct reports.
• Organize and review weekly progress.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes.
• Driven and self-motivated.
• Maintain customer privacy, behave with open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity.
• Contributes to long- and short-form integration proposals and topline concepts.
• Oversee operational software and operations.
• Support the team on all integrations and proposals.
• Planning, designing, and executing projects.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Implement quality assurance standards and provide accurate feedback.
• Ensure performance, reliability, functionality, and compatibility is up to company standards.
• Patience and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Enforce health and safety precautions.
• Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Boozehounds LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at any time

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and nights.

• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with R365, Toast, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Google Suite, or related software.
• Ability to frequently lift, move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, walk, climb up and down stairs repeatedly for extended periods of time.
• Constant standing and bending