Sous Chef

1w1 week ago

Central Market

Fort Worth, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $75,000

About this role

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994 and has grown to multiple locations across the state. It offers a sumptuous selection of everything edible, going straight to the source for the finest food and drink. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, it is a foodie’s wonderland.

The Sous Chef oversees daily responsibilities for line cooks, prep cooks, Artisan Bread Makers, Cake Decorators, Pastry Specialists, and Bakery Partners. This role ensures production of necessary products for the Chefs Case, Soup/Salad/Sandwich Bar, Catering, Bakery, Tortilleria, Bread Production, and Pastry areas. Assist in scheduling Partners within budgetary guidelines while maintaining clean and sanitary work areas.

Spend majority of time using independent judgment in employment-related decisions, including product strategies, hiring, promoting, and disciplining. Manage total kitchen production in absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef. Work in a market that unites families, preserves cultures, and starts new traditions through food exchange.

Assist in new product development and menu costing to support business needs. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and uphold sanitation standards. Duties may be modified based on business needs, with opportunities to resolve Partner-related matters effectively.

Requirements

Ability to execute high volume production
Experience in ordering, inventory maintenance, and shrink control
Proficiency with automated reporting systems including Inventory, Food Cost, Scheduling, Time & Attendance, and labor
Ability to supervise, train, and cross-train kitchen staff
Ability to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, and weekend shifts
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication and organization skills
Excellent culinary and food processing skills

Responsibilities

Oversee daily job responsibilities for line cooks, prep cooks, Artisan Bread Makers, Cake Decorators, Pastry Specialists, and Bakery Partners
Produce necessary products for Chefs Case, Soup/Salad/Sandwich Bar, Catering, Bakery, Tortilleria, Bread Production, and Pastry areas
Assist in scheduling all necessary Partners within budgetary guidelines
Maintain clean and sanitary work areas throughout the kitchen, walk-ins, and storage areas
Use independent judgment in employment-related decisions including hiring, promoting, disciplining, and resolving Partner-related matters
Manage total kitchen production in absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef
Assist in new product development and menu costing