Sous Chef

## Description

The **Sous Chef** is responsible for managing the day-to-day food production for our high-volume operation, servicing a wide variety of high-end off-premise events and contract accounts.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:** Other responsibilities include, but not limited to

• Manage a team to produce consistent, high-quality products, and maintain quality standards as per the Executive Chef
• Ensure kitchen operations are organized, clean and efficient
• Effectively manage employees to maximize productivity and meet established food preparation deadlines within budget
• Assist in the development of new and innovative culinary concepts and participate in menu planning, working closely with the Executive Chef and Production Chef
• Reviews daily/weekly production with Production Chef
• Manages inventory and puts in daily order lists.
• Train new kitchen employees and ensure the entire staff practices safe and sanitary food handling procedures per HAACP and ServSafe guidelines
• Performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business.

## Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ management experience required.
• Culinary degree is a plus.
• Proven record in managing high-end, high-volume kitchen operations; thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to prioritize, teach and delegate
• Team player with a positive, helpful personality and strong employee-relation skills
• Working knowledge of computer applications; experience using CaterXpert a plus
• Management and leadership skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-tasking, time-sensitive, fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results

**BENEFITS:**

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Retirement Plan