Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match • Life and Disability Insurance Plans • Ancillary Insurance Plans • Employee Assistance Program • Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources • Pet Insurance • TAO Marketplace • Employee Discounts • Time off and much more! Assists the Executive Chef in leading the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with department policies and procedures. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Ensuring the needs of the guests are accommodated • Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house, and the entire venue • Assists in the decision-making process for interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants • Responsible for the scheduling, growth opportunities, and team member development of heart-of-house team members • Works with GM to create job performance reviews • Responsible for heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy, and financial profitability • Responsible for the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in/off-venue events • Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems, which includes payroll, inventory, and purchasing • Participates in reviewing the venue’s monthly Profit & Loss statement • Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards • Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and company policies • Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations • Ensures that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local ordinances • Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures • Ensures the preparation and delivery of menu-focus items to daily pre-service meetings • Possesses in-depth knowledge of all recipes, and food menus and maintains station recipe books • Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials • Ensures the completion of all opening and closing procedures as prescribed by the company • Ensures expediting standards • Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service • Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members • Assists in overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage, and damage to equipment or furniture • Attends, leads, and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings, or daily pre-shift meetings • Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example • Portrays a positive and professional attitude • Demonstrates knowledge of the venue, Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments • Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members • Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: • Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Executive Sous Chef training EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: • Minimum 5 years of previous Culinary experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef within a high-volume kitchen setting is essential • Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred • Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required • Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models is desirable • Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail • Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology • SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions • Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate • Must be able to move quickly • Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time • Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume • Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment • Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials • Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment • May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required • Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards • Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment