Jr. Sous Chef - Ajax Tavern

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Position Summary

The Jr. Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented according to restaurant standards. They assist with the preparation and cooking of dishes, manage kitchen staff during their shifts, and ensure adherence to food safety regulations. Additionally, they help with inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

The budgeted pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour; actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 27, 2026.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chef with all kitchen needs; Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations; Cook and prepare food to order on daily basis; Properly stores all mise en place and submit production needs for following day by shift end; Works all stations as required; Develop and train line staff to standard performance level; Assure safe and clean work conditions for all personnel; Communicate with the Chef on duty to assure proper service according to his assigned shift; Expedites service from inside the line as needed; Supervises and coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to Kitchen standards; Maintains with Chef, cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins and storage areas; Assist in daily inventories as needed; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Culinary school graduate and/or 3 years of progressive experience in a professional kitchen preferred; ServSafe or similar food safety course certification is preferred; Prior work experience in a variety of commercial/professional kitchen required; Knowledge of purchasing food and beverage; In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment; Knowledge of high-volume production; Familiar with menu costing, inventory, and ordering; Familiar with Hotel fire, safety and health procedures and assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management; Ability to read a P&L and understand the dynamics of labor and food cost management; Ability to assist culinary team in achieving labor and food budgets; Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards; Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively; Ability to create and innovate recipes and adjust menus based on seasonality and guest preferences; Ability to bring concerns guest or kitchen concerns to Chefs attention; Ability to maintain a high level of quality control and consistency in food preparation and presentation; Ability to understand written and spoken English, Spanish a plus

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs; Flexible Spending Account Programs; Life Insurance Programs; Paid Time Off Programs; Paid Leave Programs; 401(k) Savings Plan; Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes; Other company perks