Sous Chef

Overview

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will elevate our kitchen operations to new heights! In this vital role, you will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen activities, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and service. Your expertise in fine dining, catering, and banquet settings will drive excellence across all culinary endeavors. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, manage a talented team, and contribute to memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.

Duties

• Assist the Executive Chef in supervising daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Oversee inventory management and control to ensure efficient use of ingredients and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety sanitizing procedures and health regulations at all times.
• Participate in menu planning, catering events, and special banquet functions to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Manage shift schedules, monitor labor costs, and support cost control initiatives.
• Supervise food handling practices and maintain accurate records of food production and inventory levels.

Skills

• Extensive experience in food production within fine dining or hospitality environments.
• Proven supervisory experience managing kitchen teams effectively.
• Strong background in banquet, catering, and restaurant management settings.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitizing procedures, and hygiene practices.
• Skilled in inventory control, cost management, and food service operations.
• Excellent leadership abilities with a focus on team management and staff development.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities such as menu planning, shift management, and food service coordination.
• Experience with dietary requirements and managing dietary departments is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in culinary techniques including cooking, food preparation, and presentation.
• Familiarity with managing large-scale events like banquets or catering functions is highly desirable.

Embark on a rewarding career where your culinary creativity meets leadership excellence! We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth—making every day in the kitchen an opportunity to inspire both colleagues and guests alike!

Pay: $62,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person