Sous Chef Clifton NJ - Spuntino
Clifton, NJ 07014
About the Job
If you’re a “food lover” with a flair for leading a team of culinary professionals, dedicated to excellence and enjoy great Italian wine, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas could be the place for you.
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas has an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and creative culinary professional with a passion for great Italian food and fine wine as a Sous Chef. Spuntino is the ideal fusion of upscale wine bar and casual Italian eatery.
Join our Team...
Along with an inclusive environment and great advancement opportunities, we offer a banquet of benefits that will protect your health, ensure your future and provide the tools you need to succeed at work and in life.
- Competitive Pay - $65-80k based on experience
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
- Medical, Dental and Life Insurance for you and your family
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
- Paid Time Off
- Dining Privileges and a whole lot more!
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction to maintain standards of quality, quantity, portion control, minimization of waste, taste, and presentation.
- Ensure consistent adherence to local/state/federal food safety and sanitation standards and principles.
- Maintain adequate inventory levels in accordance with sales volume and storage procedures including placing food and supply orders.
- Monitor and manage costs and profitability.
- Maintain restaurant equipment and building in accordance with company guidelines for safety, organization, and sanitation.
- Provide leadership to deliver on all brand standards.
- Provide in-the-moment and regularly scheduled performance feedback to team members.
- Receive deliveries, approve invoices, and monitor inventory levels.
- Recruit, select, train, develop and retain team members to “WOW! Every Guest Every Time”.
- Engage with team members and guests to maximize the guest dining experience.
- Assist in implementing and promoting in-restaurant programs and strategies to build sales.
- Participate in restaurant sponsored community events and activities.
- Lead by example and maintain a restaurant culture that brings the company Vision and Values to life.
- Support goals and objectives of the leadership team.
- Ability to lead others and thrive in a fast paced environment
- Knowledgeable of food, beverages and basic preparation methods
- Robust knowledge of different types of wines and growing regions including ability to describe taste and aroma and recommended pairings.
- Ability to sell, serve and supervise the sale of alcohol.
- 3+ year’s previous full-service restaurant management experience.
- Previous experience specifically with wine sales, promotion, and/or education.
- Communicate clearly in English – both verbal and written
- Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.