Sous Chef - (Westlake, LA)

POSITION DESCRIPTION The position is responsible and accountable for coordinated activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking menu items. This position assumes responsibility for kitchen in the absence of the Chef d Cuisine. Support and assist the Chef d Cuisine in the oversight of all culinary operations. Assignments include but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, and directing all culinary staff, visually inspecting all food products to be served to ensure they meet the quality standards set forth by management. 2. Ensure the safety and security of employees and customers. Implement programs and processes to control and reduce loss time injuries. 3. Review staffing levels to maintain budgeted levels of employment. Delegate authority and assign responsibilities. 4. Verifies that all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained by kitchen staff. Supervises the production of all food items.