Picco Sous Chef

• We are seeking a dedicated hospitality professional with a desire to be the best, who loves a fast-paced environment, enjoys coaching people and wants to help lead our restaurant.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Help develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes and ensure that all kitchen staff are following these standards.

• Hands on cooking. Lead and cook by example and provide guidance to any hourly staff.

• Make daily inspections of stations to observe quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all company policies/service procedures/standards.

Required skills & Experience

• Be able to assist the Executive Chef with menu development
• Have a team mindset, be a team player
• Strong communication skills to lead, motivate and manage staff
• Have strong line work experience in a fast paced environment, a great sense of urgency, and have strong time management skills
• Experience with food cost, inventory, labor cost, administrative paperwork, and ordering
• Have a professional, and respectful demeanor while staying calm and composed under pressure
• Must be able to work weekends and nights
• Fresh pasta, pastry, and wood fire oven experience a plus
• Fluent in English & Spanish is a plus

We offer

• Freedom to explore your culinary creativity, that fits our concept, while using products from top local purveyors
• Positive & professional working environment

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonus program
• Employer contribution to health benefits for full time employees
• PAY SCALE: Salary Exempt from $70,304 to $80,000 annually.
• We look forward to hearing from you!

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: The Company encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military, and veteran status, or another protected category under the law.