Sous Chef

Opportunity:  Sous Chef

Assist the Executive Chef in the preparation of food and oversight of kitchen operations in accordance with established food quality, guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path   

Executive Sous Chef – Chef – Executive Chef

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee preparation and production of menus, development and execution of recipes.
• Manage kitchen operations and assigned staff.
• Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards. 
• Develop new menu items, test and create recipes.
• Trains, develops and evaluates personnel with regard to proper use of standard kitchen equipment and tools, techniques and skills.
• Supervise kitchen personnel to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishes and portion sizes are as prescribed.
• Manage budget, monitor costs and operating needs in keeping with overall containment of unnecessary expenditures.
• Direct and develop skills of the team to the achievement of department and area goals.
• Evaluate all direct reports and conduct introductory period and annual performance reviews.
• Maintain an open door policy and address all team member issues and/or concerns in a timely manner.
• Conduct divisional/departmental staff meetings on a monthly basis.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred. 
• 3 years experience in a managerial position of an upscale and/or high volume food service establishment required. 

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, using fingers and hands, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

The current team at Salt Wood is determined to consistently create a thoughtfully nuanced experience throughout a variety of hospitality offerings. We ask all of our team members to participate in knowledgeable and respectful communication with guests and each other, coming to work with a desire to learn and work together. Each position in our team requires teamwork, a flexible schedule, an ability to stay calm within a busy environment, most of all the ability to multitask and stay organized.

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette - the culinary destination of the Monterey area. Salt Wood features three distinct dining environments - a full-service dining room, lively bar and lounge and al fresco dining patio. Our experiential oyster bar and central live-fire kitchen act as the heart and hearth of the restaurant. From cocktails on the patio to large group parties held in our multifunctional meeting space and private dining rooms, Salt Wood offers an experience like no other.