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Mina Group Sous Chef - Restaurant Excellence Team in Las Vegas, Nevada
ABOUT MINA GROUP
Operating since 2003, Mina Group currently manages more than 35 concepts around the world. At Mina Group, impeccable service is not just our ideal, it is ingrained in everything we do. Rooted deep in our foundation is the concept of Kaizen, the art of making great and lasting change in small steady increments. By embodying our values of adaptability and fluidity, we cultivate a whole new sense of hospitality that is uniquely Mina. #ZR
SOUS CHEF - Restaurant Excellence Team
This leader will assist in the oversight and management of new and existing Mina Group Kitchens. Responsible for teaching and training staff on recipe philosophy and technique for all new and existing entities. This position will coordinate the planning, organization, training and leadership for new entities and ensure that all properties achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, communication and awareness, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, and sanitation.
OPENING RESPONSIBILITIES:
On-site at all openings for 30-60 days training line and Kitchen management staff
Participates, on site, in training and implementation of recipes, techniques and concept
Organizes kitchen and storage spaces for pre-open and ongoing
Assists with ordering and product sourcing for restaurant openings
Trains Kitchen management staff on Mina Group practices and procedures
Implements costing, scheduling and labor tracking procedures
Assists property chef in costing, recipe writing, and videotaping of new dishes in order to facilitate their being posted to the RecipeXchange website
OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES:
When not travelling, spend at least five days a week in San Francisco, Las Vegas, or home restaurant assisting chefs, expediting service and training cooks (as directed by Corporate Chef).
Assists in standardizing recipes throughout company
Assists in standardizing techniques throughout company
Plans and coordinates special events as directed.
Reviews and approves special event and promotional menus as posted to RecipeXchange in conjunction with Corporate Chef.
Provides fill-in and task force coverage at all restaurants as needed.
Helps enforce adherence to Mina Group SOPs at restaurant outlets.
Finds and implements purchasing efficiencies for the region.
Reviews weekly restaurant schedules, and on a case-by-case basis, other restaurants as assigned by Corporate Chef.
Reviews and approves special event and promotional menus as posted to RecipeXchange in conjunction with Corporate Chef.
Reviews property chef's choice of products and vendors to ensure that the best products at the right price are being used throughout the company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
3-4 years of Lead Cook/Lead Hot-Line Station Cook experience at a fine dining, farm-to-table restaurant
Willingness to travel to various Mina Group Locations around the United States
Passion for food
Excellent communication and organization skills. Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with a variety of business partners, guests, colleagues, direct reports
WHAT WE OFFER:
Exceptional Compensation
Paid Time Off
Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
401K after the first year
PRICELESS: Experiences of a lifetime to travel the U.S., assist in opening multi-million dollar restaurants, and learn from some of the best chefs in the industry
Travel:
There will be extensive travel required to perform the essential job functions. Travel
requirements will be to the discretion of Mina Group. This includes travel to certain
restaurants for extended periods of time, to assist with manager coverage during transitions
as well as during restaurant openings.
Timeframe and Initiative: The Restaurant Excellence Team (REX) provides leadership candidates the opportunity to be fully trained in MINA Group standard operating procedures, systems, and concepts through assignments at multiple locations with the goal of taking a leadership position at a MINA Group restaurant in a full-time capacity. While individual development and management vacancies may affect timing, our expectation is that REX members will assume a full-time position at any one of our outlets within 12-18 months from their hire date.
Salary for this role is $65,000-70,000
Mina Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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