Jon & Vinny's BRENTWOOD is looking for a talented Sous Chefs to join our growing team!

Candidates must be comfortable in a high-volume and open kitchen setting. Seeking experienced chefs  interested in farm-to-table cooking , and looking to join our expanding team.

Aggressive growth opportunities in management are available for the right candidate. 

Competitive pay. Full-Time positions available.

The Sous Chef of Jon & Vinny’s is expected to accomplish the following:  

• Consistently maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the restaurant
• Assist in administrative duties for the back of house
• Assist in collecting and inputting all back of house invoices
• Maintain all ordering, processing, menu costing, and maintain an appropriate food cost as agreed upon by upper management.
• Take ownership of all proper receiving processes; all product should be up to the standards of the restaurant
• Assist in all BOH ordering
• All products when possible should be ordered from the Farmer’s Market 
• Assist in always being ahead of seasonal changes
• Help to ensure that there is never excessive overtime unless otherwise approved by upper management 
• Assist in the hiring and firing of back of house staff. 
• Help to write effective and fair schedules. 
• Identify and address any maintenance issues as soon as they arise and properly communicate those issues. 
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace. 
• Other duties as assigned.

On the Line: 

• Ensure that line checks are completed daily before opening
• Mise en place should be checked every day 
• All recipes should be tasted as they are completed throughout the day
• Responsible for teaching and training all staff on new dishes and stations 
• Ensure that all staff has clean uniforms and all proper tools at each shift 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Maintain an up to date Manager ServSafe certification and Anti-Harassment Certificate. 

Requirements:

• Reliable
• Able to communicate effectively with other team members
• 2 years experience working in busy restaurants
• Knowledge of modern kitchens, chefs, techniques
• Must have positive attitude, self-motivated
• Morning, midday, evening shifts available

FLSA Status: Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.