Cafe Sous Chef

Café Sous Chef

If you have experience in the food and beverage world, M Culinary is searching for a passionate Café Sous Chef to join our vibrant team. This position will be with one of our partnerships located in North Phoenix. We’re an award-winning catering company based in Phoenix, AZ (we're talking TOP COMPANIES TO WORK FOR & GREAT PLACES TO WORK three years running!).

Bonus: you'll be part of an employee-owned company!

About the role:

The Café Sous Chef plays a critical role in supporting the Café Chef in all kitchen operations. This includes overseeing food preparation, managing kitchen staff, maintaining food quality standards, and ensuring that all health and safety regulations are followed. The Café Sous Chef will assist in menu development, inventory management, and the overall smooth operation of the kitchen. This role requires strong leadership skills, culinary expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Position Essential Functions:

· Assist the Café Chef in the preparation and cooking of all menu items, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.

· Take charge of specific kitchen stations (e.g., grill, pastry, salad) during service, ensuring timely and accurate execution of orders.

· Prepare ingredients, sauces, and other necessary components for daily operations

· Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Café Chef, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and to standard.

· Train and mentor kitchen team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

· Coordinate with the front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and timely delivery of food orders.

· Assist in managing inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks, and ordering supplies as needed.

· Help in the development of strategies to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.

· Creates and modifies the café menu based on food trends, food costs, patron requests, and seasonal availability.

• Ensure that all food is prepared, stored, and served in accordance with food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

· Work closely with the Café Chef and Café Manager to align kitchen operations with the café's goals and standards.

· Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure a cohesive team effort.

· Engage with customers, if necessary, to receive feedback on food quality and service.

· Assist in resolving any kitchen-related issues that arise during service.

· Step in to cover the Café Chef’s duties during their absence.

· Participate in the preparation of catering orders and special events as required.

· Ensure stocking, ordering, and purchasing of ingredients, ensuring that necessary ingredients are available and as fresh as possible while also minimizing spoilage and waste.

· Maintains and inspects kitchen equipment and utensils, recommending repairs or replacements as needed.

M Culinary Concepts: Where Food is Fun!

Forget stuffy corporate kitchens. Here at M Culinary, we're a passionate crew obsessed with crafting amazing food & beverage experiences. Our core values? Inspiring Passion, Service to Others, Humbly Confident and Making Huge Fun! Think fast-paced, collaborative, and full of good times (and of course, delicious food!).

The Perks You Deserve:

As an employee-owner, you'll enjoy a sweet benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) match, and daily grab-and-go lunches made by our amazing chefs! Plus, you'll stay connected with our internal app and experience the ownership spirit that makes M Culinary so special.

What we need from you:

Besides your amazing attitude, we need a dynamic individual with previous experience on a hot fire line and the ability to effectively communicate with both team members and leadership. Maintaining confidentiality of staff and clients is crucial. The ideal candidate will operate with a sense of urgency and teamwork. If you thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, apply now!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and culinary trends

· Organizational and time management skills

· Team management skills with the ability to motivate and manage staff.

· Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, such as sudden changes in guest volume, menu adjustments, or staff shortages.

· Ability to remain calm and composed during high stress periods.

· Proficient in using kitchen equipment and cooking techniques

· Ability to work in a fast-paced and noisy environment while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Ability to understand and follow directions.

· Knowledge of Café standards for health, safety, and excellence.

Ready to Join the M Culinary Team?

If you're a passionate Café Sous Chef who thrives in a fun and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply using our mobile-friendly application today!