Sous Chef, Baker

**POSITION OVERVIEW** The Bakery Sous Chef will work alongside the Bread Shop Executive Chef to manage the daily operations of the kitchen, including leading and motivating a team of kitchen staff, creating menus, and managing food costs. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary: * Work closely with the Executive Baker to create new menus and update existing ones * Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation and cooking, plating, and presentation * Train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring that they follow the proper techniques, safety standards, and sanitation procedures * Manage food costs by ordering ingredients, minimizing waste, and implementing inventory control procedures * Ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented according to the highest standards of quality, taste, and appearance * Collaborate with other departments, such as front\-of\-house staff and management, to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction * Keep up\-to\-date with industry trends, techniques, and innovations, and incorporate them into the menu and kitchen operations as appropriate * Handle administrative duties, such as scheduling, payroll, and inventory management * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times * Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary **QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age. * Bachelor's degree or culinary degree in a related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience * Certification from a culinary school prefer