Sous Chef jobs in Southfield, MI

Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation. Being a Sous Chef resolves operational issues. Performs quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes. Additionally, Sous Chef complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Sous Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Sous Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sous Chef
  • Union Joints
  • Birmingham, MI FULL_TIME

  • We’re building a crew for this neighborhood joint we’ve built! Housed in the former school bus garage on Lincoln in Birmingham’s Rail District, Lincoln Yard and little yard are a one-two punch of punchy casual dining in an area that’s all about repurposing. We’re assembling a unique, anything-but-ordinary team to bring these two equally unique joints to life!

     

    For 28 years, Union Joints has put the independent approach to practice at local originals like the Clarkston Union, Union General, Union Woodshop, Vinsetta Garage, Fenton Fire Hall, Honcho, Gran Castor, Bunkhouse, Union Assembly, Mom’s Spaghetti and Union Rec.  We’re building a crew for this stellar Birmingham endeavor with that same, inclusive, caring and game-for-it (as the games happen across the street!) spirit. We hire on care. If you’re interested: we’ll take it from there.

     
    Competitive pay and benefits including medical and supplemental insurance, on-demand pay, 401(k) with company match and PTO!
     
    POSITION SUMMARY 
    A Sous Chef is responsible for oversight of the kitchen portion of the restaurant.  As a member of the management team, you will be responsible for general oversight of kitchen staff and procedures. This role includes kitchen staff oversight and training; ensuring food preparation is done per guidelines; maintaining the highest quality of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation at the restaurant; verifying that customers experience a quality dining experience; maintaining a sense of team cohesiveness. 
     
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Training new employees on kitchen procedures
    • Collaborating with restaurant leadership to create shift schedule and assignments, specifically for kitchen staff
    • Acquisition, orientation, training, supervision and development of kitchen staff.  
    • Monitoring all kitchen equipment and supplies
    • Handling customer issues as they arise
    • Adjusting station assignments and/or assisting kitchen and FOH staff in their duties as needed due to absence or increased volume
    • Documenting any inventory concerns and assisting with counts as assigned
    • Motivating colleagues to maintain the Joint’s standards of excellence and ensure adherence to recipes and policies
    • Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
    • Assist CDC in maintaining appropriate labor and food costs according to budget as well as monitoring and minimizing waste
    • Assist CDC in menu planning as assigned, including ordering of food and kitchen supplies
    • Receive and appropriately store kitchen orders in a neat orderly manner, as well as check deliveries for accuracy/quality
    • Acting as a backup to Front of House Manager, as needed
     
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
    • 2-4 years restaurant experience preferred
    • 2-4 years food preparation experience preferred
    • 1 year management experience preferred
    • Ability to handle stress under pressure 
    • Ability to lead and manage a team
    • Basic math and calculation skills
    • Work well with others 
    • Positive attitude
    • Current certifications as required by state and local laws
    • Understanding of food safety and sanitation rules
     
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
     
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Tasting and smelling abilities are required occasionally to distinguish with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and hot liquids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. 
     
    NOTE
    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

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Sous Chef
  • The Hunter Group Associates
  • Oxford, GA FULL_TIME
  • Want to cook great food and still have a life?We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to help lead the food program at a prestigious, private college located 45 mins east of Atlanta GA. All-scratch...
  • 19 Days Ago
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Sous Chef
  • Method Co.
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Sous ChefMethod Hospitality has welcomed a series of new food and beverage concepts to the growing scene in downtown Detroit. We are looking for passionate hospitality professionals to...
  • 21 Days Ago
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Sous Chef
  • San Morello
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Chef ANDREW CARMELLINI and the NoHo Hospitality Team are seeking a dedicated, passionate Sous Chef to join us in our partnership with Shinola, running the food and beverage for the world's first Shino...
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Sous Chef
  • Marriott International
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Additional Information Bonus and Relocation eligible.Job Number 24050808Job Category Food and Beverage & CulinaryLocation Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Dr W, Detroit, Mic...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Sous Chef
  • Union Joints
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Whether grabbing a pint before the Tiger’s first pitch, late night noshing post-concert or vibing on a date night dinner…. Union Assembly is it. Our signature American comfort food is carefully crafte...
  • 27 Days Ago
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Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders - Cook
  • Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
  • Farmington, MI
  • As a cook, you'll set up your station and participate in prep. You should be passionate about putting out consistent, qu...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sous Chef
  • Fern Hill Golf Club
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Preps food according to the designated ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Restaurant Opportunities: Lead Chef/Sous Chefs
  • Sugar Factory
  • Detroit, MI
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Restaurant Opportunities: Lead Chef/Sous Chefs to join our team! You wi...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sous Chef
  • LA STRADA CAFFE LLC
  • Birmingham, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team. In this role, you will...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sous Chef - Plum Market - Detroit Metro Airport
  • Paradies Na
  • Detroit, MI
  • ** Sous Chef - Plum Market - Detroit Metro Airport** **Job Category****:** Food & Beverage **Requisition Number****:** S...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sous Chef - Paradies Lagardere at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
  • Paradies Na
  • Detroit, MI
  • ** Sous Chef - Paradies Lagardere at Detroit Metropolitan Airport** **Job Category****:** Food & Beverage **Requisition ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Executive Chef
  • Gino's Surf
  • Saint Clair Shores, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Gino's Surf is hiring an Executive chef for its restaurant in Harrison Township Michigan...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sous Chef/ LIne Cook
  • Culinary Investments DBA Johnny's Speakeasy
  • Troy, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Artisan Farm to Table bistro kitchen is looking for a skilled cook to join our team. No ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Southfield, Michigan

Southfield is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a northern suburb of Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 71,739. A part of Metro Detroit's upscale office market, the city's marque is a cluster of five golden skyscrapers – known as the "Golden Triangle" – that form the contemporary 2,200,000 square feet (204,400 m2) Southfield Town Center office complex with a Westin Hotel and a conference center. In addition, a 33-story luxury residential high-rise is separate from the complex. To the west, near the confluence of I-696/Reuther Freeway and M...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Sous Chef jobs
$44,836 to $61,206
Southfield, Michigan area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
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What does a Sous Chef do?

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Your exciting, culinary journey as a sous chef begins with a completed cooking apprenticeship.
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We are looking for a professional Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines.
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