Sous Chef - Cece's Roland Park

Cece's, Roland Park's newest culinary destination, is seeking talented professionals to join our team.As part of the Live! Hospitality & Entertainment family, with over 100 venues nationwide, you'll enjoy competitive DC wages, free parking, and unparalleled development and growth opportunities. Turn your hospitality passion into a rewarding career at Cece's Roland Park!

Sous Chef Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Control and/or assist with the day-to-day culinary operations of the venue within the policies and guidelines set forth by the company, including the ensurance of appropriate levels of staffing. 
• Assist with maintaining a professional company image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards. 
• Uphold consistent product and service standards of the highest quality. 
• Control and/or assist with the control of BOH food costs through appropriate ordering, maintaining weekly inventory, reviewing financial reports and taking appropriate actions. 
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents. 
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness in compliance with Company and Health Department standards. 
• Recruit, interview and hire supervisory and hourly team members; supervise and motivate; take disciplinary action and recommend terminating hourly team members when necessary. 
• Train employees, as assigned, in an ongoing basis. 
• Lead by example to other team members and mentor new staff. 

Sous Chef Qualifications 

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.  Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred. 
• 1-2 years’ experience of supervising and/or managing kitchen staff and working with inventory and food ordering, in a high-volume kitchen. 
• Exude confidence in cooking skills and abilities. 
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing. 
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. 
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays. 

The Sous Chef position requires the ability to perform the following: 

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds. 
• Moving about the kitchen in a safe and secure manner. 
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely. 
• Bending, stooping, standing and kneeling. 
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area. 

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually. Eligible employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package following the required eligibility period, which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal and vacation time 
• 401(k) plan with employer match