Clärchens Ballhaus | Junior Sous Chef (m/w/d)

at  BHG Hospitality GmbH

CLÄRCHENS BALLHAUS

The historic Berlin institution turns 111 Fall 2024, and for this reason opens its magical doors in a fresh new light. Inside, a beautiful restaurant will emerge, telling the stories of the past decades and guiding guests through traditional German cuisine with a flair. Additionally, the historic Spiegelsaal and the Private Dining Room in the conservatory will be lovingly awakened from their winter slumber and made available to guests from near and far to continue the tradition of spectacular parties and dance.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years leading culinary operations in highly-visible, high hospitality-focused cultural environments or related industries.
• Drive all culinary teams to meticulously manage the physical appearance and behind-the-scenes operations of a first-class cultural institution.
• Through training, development, and mentorship of the culinary teams, they will ensure the maintenance of recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes and ensure that all culinary team members are following these standards.
• Prompt and accurate preparation of all assigned menu items and food products as ordered, always referencing production sheets and approved recipes, following proper handling, preparation and holding guidelines.
• Take temperatures at regular intervals and prepare and present food items as ordered. Anticipate orders during peak service times to assure timely preparation and service while minimizing over-production and waste.
• Maintain standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to ensure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs.
• In the absence of the Clärchens Culinary leadership our Junior Sous Chef will lead and represent the culinary team and be responsible for the success of the service operation.
• Experience working in conjunction with multiple business units curating casual - high touch experiences, including large scale events for various audiences.
• Regularly meet with culinary leadership to develop and execute standard operating procedures identifying discretionary revenue opportunities while maintaining the integrity of the culinary concepts.
• Attend daily operational meetings that include core front and back of house staff to educate on the culinary events occurring throughout the property.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all Health & Safety, company Employment policies/service procedures/standards as these relate to the kitchen and culinary team.
• Implement all German Health & Safety requirements and HACCP safety program across all kitchens.
• Is present across all culinary outlets during prime service periods whilst balancing events related requirements.
• Fluency in Deutsch and English an advantage.
  We’re seeking individuals whose virtues include kindness, diligence, punctuality and reliability. We’re on the lookout for people who face challenges with a smiling twinkle in their eye and have ideas for that little extra touch. We have plenty of room in our ranks for those of you who have your hearts wide open for all the tasks and demands, to take our diverse audience on a Clärchens journey into modern times: Open, friendly, approachable, and with a great desire for change right in the midst of tradition.
  Diversity & Representation: BHG Hospitality is committed to building and supporting diverse and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Our Junior Sous Chef will help define and execute the high standards set for the Clärchens | Luna Restaurant launch, producing a high-quality seasonal, sustainable, and uniquely German focused menu with a flair. Directly reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, our Junior Sous Chef is an important representative of the culinary leadership team. A strong emphasis is placed on candidates’ ability to train and motivate teams to take pride in products and excel beyond standards and expectations.