Role Mission

The Sous Chef supports the Gucci Osteria Head Chef in command our kitchen, following her specifications and guidelines. He/She is responsible for planning and managing food preparation in restaurant kitchens.

Key Accountabilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food menus;
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise;
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards;
• Fill in for the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary;
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation;
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance;
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards;
• Payroll and office responsibilities;
• Ability to clean and maintain work environment;
• Verifies the mise en place of the courses.

Job Requirements

• At least 5/6 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry within the Kitchen area;
• Fluent English;
• Professional appearance and curate self-grooming;
• Great interpersonal, organizational and communication skills;
• Team-working skills;
• High knowledge of the main kitchen operating procedures;
• High Knowledge of current regulations and of the safety standards;
• Using kitchen machinery & food preservation techniques;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which included, evenings, weekends and holidays;
• Certification of Food Handlers License.

Physical Demand

(Rarely (R) 0-15%, Often (O) 16-45%, Frequently (F) 46-100%)

• Standing, F
• Sitting, R
• Lifting up to 30 lbs, O
• Carrying, O
• Walking, O

Key Behaviors

Explore

Considerate Thinker

• Sees the big picture and understands how own actions and decisions impact others and the organization as a whole

Solutions Developer

• Actively scans the environment for new approaches, blending different ideas to come with creative yet effective solutions

Deliver

Accountable Achiever

• Actively gets things done, raising the bar for performance and taking accountability for own actions

Agile Advocate

• Driven by the sense of urgency, promotes change and takes smart risks in pursuit of goals

Connect

Connection Builder

• Builds trust-based relationships across boundaries and encourages collaboration
• Adapts own style to communicate impactfully

People Enabler

• Empowers others by providing autonomy and encouraging self-expression, valuing and amplifying each person’s uniqueness

Build

Continuous Learner

• Is self-aware, curious to learn and seeks feedback from others to continuously grow, always putting improvement over comfort

Talent Builder

• Provides constructive and on-going feedback, coaches and helps others to achieve their full potential

FLSA Status: Exempt

EOE M/D/F/V