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Since 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first-class service and cuisine across a portfolio of 17 one-of-a-kind restaurants and catering facilities. As a forward-thinking and respected company, we also give back to our community through Care-a-lotta, a charitable program that supports numerous nonprofit organizations throughout Milwaukee.\nAt The Bartolotta Restaurants, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business, from the products we source to the food and service we deliver every day in our restaurants and catering venues. Our greatest asset in our company is our team members because, without them, we wouldn't be in business.\nWe look for people who have what we call a \"hospitality heart,\" characterized by a commitment to providing excellence, a passion for taking care of our guests, and a “can-do” attitude. We're a family-run business, and we consider our team members part of The Bartolotta Restaurants family.\nHigh Stakes by Bartolotta is inspired by Chef Paul Bartolotta’s apprenticeships throughout Europe, his award-winning career in Las Vegas, and his most recent travels in London.\nWe blend old-school charm with new-school flair, bringing the art of theatrics back to dining. Our menu sets the stage, our team tells the story, and the immersive experience makes High Stakes by Bartolotta truly unique.\nWhen dining out feels like a dinner party, we've hit the mark. We're serious about our food and hospitality, but from the moment guests walk in, we serve pure entertainment. We bring a cosmopolitan spirit downtown, balancing refinement and panache, while staying fun and chic.\nHigh Stakes by Bartolotta continues the legacy of our commitment to elevate the social fabric of our community. We honor our roots, ensuring the values that were taught and shared around the Bartolotta Table continue to guide our story, as we pay it forward and double-down on Milwaukee.\nJOB PURPOSE:\nThe Sous Chef is responsible for the effective daily operations of the kitchen. This includes staffing, recruitment, employee development, financial management and facilities management. Responsible for creating, implementation and management of the menu concept.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAssist the Executive Chef in the management of an inventory process. \nIn conjunction with the management team, develop an annual budget. \nMonitor inventory process in compliance with respective policies and procedures. \nPurchase inventory according to needs, quality, specifications and budgets. \nMonitor menu content for effectiveness. \nCost out food specials. \nWork closely with the Executive Chef and management staff regarding customer satisfaction regarding food selections. \nOn-going menu engineering.\nEnsure quality in menu and food preparation. \nPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nOversees the operations of the kitchen and back-of-house, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or request. \nEnsures kitchen runs in accordance with all applicable health, safety, and hygiene codes and standards. \nCreates and modifies the restaurant’s menu based on food trends, food costs, patron requests, and seasonal availability. \nOversees stocking, ordering, and purchasing of ingredients, ensuring that necessary ingredients are available and as fresh as possible while also minimizing spoilage and waste. \nMaintains and inspects kitchen equipment and utensils, recommending repairs or replacements as needed. \nMaintains kitchen budget. \nSets prices for food items on the menu. \nCollaborates with specialty chefs on menu items-for example, works with pastry chefs to design an innovative, appealing, and complementary dessert menu.\nAll Other Duties as Assigned\nRequirements\nQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:\nHighly organized and self-directed.\nAble to build relationships at all levels of the organization.\nExceptional interpersonal, oral, presentation and written communication skills.\nAbility to work in fast-paced, changing environment.\nDemonstrated strong performance in analytical, innovative, and critical thinking, strategy and collaboration. \nAbility to produce an excellent culinary and restaurant experience for patrons. \nExtremely creative. \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills. \nExcellent time management, scheduling, managerial, and organizational skills. \nExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure. \nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:\nRelevant experience or training, which may be demonstrated via degree or certificate, completion of apprenticeship, or other experience necessary to become trained as a highly skilled professional cook. \nAt least two years of culinary managerial experience required. \nBusiness experience preferred. \nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is: \nRegularly required to sit, talk, use repetitive motion, type, and hear. \nFrequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms. \nOccasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead. \nMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. \nMust be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.\nADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. 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