Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop offers what we like to call glorified grandma food! Open 7 days a week and located in Olowalu, Maui, we take a unique approach to many classic or traditional favorites. We are seeking a highly motivated individuals to join our team! We offer a great working environment with excellent benefits to those who share our values, principles and the spirit of Aloha.SOUS CHEF JOB PROFILEDescription: The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting and advising on the innovative aspect of each special, event, and daily menu. Maintains the vision of the company, Hui and Executive Chef.The ideal candidate for this position:
Culinary experience in a supervisory or management role required with a minimum of 3 years
Is supportive and assists with executing the menus, specials and events
Assists in overseeing the training and performance of the team in terms of consistency, quality and technique in adherence to the company and Hui standards.
Works with management team to recognize trends with current and future menus.
Adheres to and updates recipe books as needed.
Attends and participates in pre-shifts regularly to educate FOH and BOH staff on menu and special items.
Coaches the teams to maintain Health & Safety standards.
Makes on the spot decisions that are in support to and consistent with the standards and vision of the Hui and company.
Communicates with Executive Chef and Management team regularly on all aspects of the business.
Attends Mandatory meetings for Management and Leoda's Staff
Establishes work schedule for the team
Experienced in a high-end, fast paced, and quality driven restaurant environment
Has an appreciation for and working knowledge of really good food
Provides leadership that inspires teamwork, generates energy, enthusiasm, and drives results
Has a reputation for excellent relationships with customers, vendors, floor, kitchen staff and community
Has the ability to implement and to continuously improve the systems and procedures that lead to success
Performance Characteristics:
Inspires enthusiasm!
Creative
Performance Expectations:
Leadership style consistent with Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop's management team
An outgoing personality who can create and build energy for employees and guests
Passionate about great food and great service
Excellent planning, organization, and coordination skills
Comfortable making decisions and problem solving
High level of interest in learning about food, people, and business
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and able to work easily with diverse people and groups
Has experience in the training and development of staff members
Is self-directed and able to work independently, as well as be an integral member of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Likes to work holidays, weekends, events, and other peak periods of the restaurant business
Is able to complete assigned and self-assigned tasks within designated timeline
