Job Description

Dear Daphni, located at 125 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 , is currently seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join their culinary team.

Position Title: Executive  Sous Chef
Reports to: Executive Chef
Location: Dear Daphni – Philadelphia, PA
Classification: Permanent, Exempt, Full-Time
Compensation:   Salary is based on experience. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, and Dining Discounts.

Overview: Dear Daphni , part of Schulson Collective, is known for its modern take on Mediterranean cuisine , elevated dining experience, and lively ambiance. They are seeking a talented and passionate Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency.

Essential Functions

Kitchen Responsibilities

• Make periodic and regular inspections of restaurant to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance
• Ensure all items and recipes are made to standard
• Oversee the line to ensure flow of service and quality of items are at or above Schulson Collective standards
• Assist in the management of all BOH employees, including training, mentoring and disciplining. Consults with Human Resources as appropriate
• Initiate relevant maintenance requests for repairs needed in the kitchen.
• Participate in menu planning activities with the Executive Chef/CDC to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development
• Manage all levels/areas of the back of house and fill a role on the line or expo as needed.
• Train and enforce food and equipment safety and sanitation/cleanliness standards amongst all staff as set by Schulson Collective and Seven Principles
• Monitor receiving of orders to ensure all products meet restaurant standards

Administrative Responsibilities

• Schedule staff; assist and support CDC/Executive Chef in payroll duties
• Submits nightly reports on service, sales, labor & liquor costs, negative impressions, etc.
• Send HR Related paperwork in a timely fashion, including stage paperwork, workers’ comp, and accident reports
• Support Executive Chef and/or CDC with inventory, purchasing, and receiving of products
• Responsible for the management of inventory and food/labor costs as directed by the Executive Chef
• Assist in the interviewing, selection, hiring, and training of all BOH staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all restaurant Sous Chefs and hourly BOH staff and is involved in the planning, hiring, training, and development of kitchen staff.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull up to 50 pounds. The employee will spend over 6 hours daily standing or walking.

Required Education and Experience

1. Degree from Culinary Arts school is preferred; may substitute additional experience for education
2. Five (5) or more years in Kitchen Management required
3. Prior experience in menu creation, recipe writing and coaching/training strongly preferred
4. Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
5. Must be able to work flexible hours and days
6. Must exhibit top-notch teamwork
7. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office products and digital scheduling systems strongly recommended

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schulson Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. 

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