Sous Chef

Description

Our team prides itself on delivering consistent, exceptional dining experiences. If you are passionate about the culinary arts, energetic, and possess the ability to lead with creativity and precision, Mason Street Grill is in search of a Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and will deliver outstanding cuisine to our guests.

As a Sous Chef at Mason Street Grill, you will train, mentor, and supervise our kitchen team while ensuring that food quality, consistency, and presentation reflect the highest standards. The Sous Chef must bring both leadership and craftsmanship to the role, helping to shape memorable dining experiences that define our restaurant.

Mason Street Grill in downtown Milwaukee has become a local favorite for wood-grilled steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and jazz music. In addition to great food and drinks, we provide exceptional service you can't find anywhere else. At Mason Street, we want to serve experiences. Whether it's the enticing aromas from the grill, the background sounds of live music, or the satisfaction of a perfectly prepared meal, we want to ensure that our guests' time with us will bring them back again and again.

* Supervise daily line operations to ensure consistency and quality.

* Prepare food items for restaurant and private dining use according to recipe specifications.

* Inspect the appearance, taste, and presentation of all food to ensure appeal and high standards.

* Train, counsel, and manage assigned culinary staff, ensuring performance and development.

* Oversee ordering, receiving, rotation, and proper storage of food items to maintain freshness and reduce waste.

* Ensure all equipment and work areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.

* Schedule staff appropriately based on restaurant business levels and weekly forecasts.

* Involvement in menu development through creativity & cost efficiency.

* Assist in controlling food waste while maintaining portion and quality standards.

* Perform other duties such as special orders or presentations as needed.

* Thorough working knowledge of hot and cold food preparation.

* Strong knowledge of accepted safety and sanitation standards.

* Experience operating kitchen equipment including slicers, mixers, grinders, and food processors.

* Basic math skills to interpret recipes, measurements, portion sizes, and requisitions.

* Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to complete requisitions and recipes, and coordinate with associates.

* Manual dexterity to operate kitchen tools and equipment (knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.).

* Ability to grasp, lift, push, or carry goods on hand carts or trucks weighing up to 200 lbs. on a continuous schedule.

* Ability to work in confined spaces and extreme temperature ranges.

* High school diploma preferred; culinary school or apprenticeship program preferred.

* Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/management role in a similar-sized operation; prior experience as chef de partie or lead cook required.

* Serve Safe Certification preferred.

* Complimentary, well-balanced meal every shift.

* Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America properties.

* Savings at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golf courses, ski resorts, and spas.

* Discounted parking and "two-for-one" Marcus Theatres movie tickets.

* Career growth opportunities, with the ability to transfer between properties while maintaining service credit.

* Early wage access, paid time off, and company-paid life insurance.

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 30 days of employment.

* Employee Assistance Program and 401(k) with employer match.

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Mason Street Grill is an equal opportunity employer.