About Job
Amsterdam Barrel House in Leaside is currently searching for new staff to join our team! A Sous Chef such as yourself will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals. Instead of leading with the somewhat exciting accountabilities you’ll be held to, why not lead with what we have to offer you….
- Flexible scheduling to ensure you get some weekends and holidays off to enjoy with friends and family. We know things “come up” and we are a restaurant that understands that.
- A meal plan that allows you to dine at both of our restaurants for free while working. We also have great discounts for you and your crew when you’re not working.
- BEER! Beer is our craft, and we want you to enjoy and share our CRAFT. You will have lots of free beer for you and your people to enjoy.
- Training & Development to ensure you are reaching your full potential
- Areas for growth like assisting with our catering program
- Bi-weekly bonus tip-out
- Free parking on-site
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee the day to day operations of a team of kitchen personnel at the restaurant
- Oversee all kitchen operations including daily overseeing of all BOH staff and food items
- Deliver coaching and guidance pertaining to performance feedback.
- Coach and guide the employees when performance issues exist, reward positive behavior.
- Must be able to have the difficult conversations necessary to ensure Amsterdam’s success
- Providing both new and current employees with technical training and guidance on culinary techniques.
- Ensure food is being delivered to the guest hot, fresh, to spec and within our time standards
- Responsible for overseeing food quality before being served to the guests, ensuring all food leaving the kitchen meets Amsterdam’s quality standards
- Work with the Executive Chef on opportunities for executional improvement
- Monitor inventory and usage, and oversee re-ordering of all goods when required
- Ensure all BOH employees are following standard operating procedures for sanitization.
- Ensure we are in constant compliance with health code regulations in all kitchens.
- With direction from the Executive Chef, work with BOH employees to ensure kitchen and surrounding areas are sanitized and cleaned in accordance with company standards.
Skills & Experience
- Degree or diploma, ideally in culinary
- 3+ years previous kitchen experience, in a variety of roles
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs on a regular basis and stand for entire shift (10 – 12 hours)
- High volume experience (not a must, but good to have)
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
