Sous Chef - Thunder Road Steakhouse & Cantina

Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Sous Chef Department: All Venues Employment Classification: Exempt Position Summary/General Description: Under general supervision of the Chef de Cuisine, incumbent is a creative individual who participates in the creation and design of new dishes. The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in a kitchen. This will involve a large degree of supervising other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment’s notice to ensure quality assurance of all finished products of the venue and food productions specifications and standards are satisfied. Expectations: Adhere to Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) Core Values, Policies & Procedures. Act as a role model within and outside the corporation. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward customers and co-workers. Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain excellent communication and organizational skills. Respond to a variety of situations appropriately taking into consideration relevant data and facts. Ensure all food standards are met per specs in all recipes and food apportionment. Assist in the preparation, portioning, and garnishment of all foods. Control food and labor costs on a continual basis within approved budgetary controls. Ensure accurate weekly inventory. Design new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer demand in collaboration with Chef de Cuisine and/or Executive Chef. Ensure sanitation guidelines, the HACCP System, and proper food temperature and rotation procedures are adhered to. Participate and preside in departmental and venue meetings facilitating the flow of pertinent information from management to employees. Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, percentages, common fractions, and decimals. Maintain excellent service etiquette. Consistently perform the job successfully, each day satisfactorily. Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit). Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd or unusual hours, weekends and holidays. At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors). Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred. One to three years of relevant management experience in food production required. Extensive familiarity with large production kitchen equipment. Licensing & Certification: Obtain Serv-Safe Certification within ninety days from date of hire and/or transfer. Obtain, within thirty days from day of employment, alcohol service certification, and maintain certification throughout employment. Computer Equipment, Software, Machinery: Proficient in basic computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Essential Physical Requirements: The job requires balancing/climbing, bending over, hearing, kneeling, reaching overhead, standing, talking, walking, vision, repetitive use of hands, and turning and twisting 51-100% of the time. The job requires pushing/pulling, carrying, lifting, and sliding/transferring 1-50 lbs. 25-50% of the time. Essential Mental Demands: Problem solving, organizing, planning, interpreting data and making decisions 51-100% of the time. Supervisory Responsibilities: Recommend discipline Train, schedule apportion work among employees and appraise employees. Work Environment (inside/outside): Must pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug screening. Maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Location: Albuquerque, NM, US

Posted Date: 6/1/2025