Banquet Sous Chef | Full-Time | Mass Mutual Center

Oak View Group • Springfield, MA

91d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The Banquet Sous Chef is involved with all aspects of the Club Culinary operations focusing on private events, catering, and special events. Operational duties and responsibilities include providing leadership and management of kitchen staff, growing, and developing product offerings and menus, and managing profitability of food items. This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00-$30.00.

Requirements

• 2-3 years as line cook
• Prefer culinary training
• Health & Sanitation Card
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction for all day-to-day event operations
• Assist in the hiring, training, coaching, and development of banquet Culinary staff
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of food
• Ensure that all BOH operations adhere to proper safety and sanitations standards
• Understand and operate within cost guidelines and targets
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards
• Work with the front of house team to ensure proper execution of events
• Organize and help in the service of all activities concerning ala carte, employee meals and private dining rooms
• Ordering, receiving and proper rotation of food and kitchen goods
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work area and kitchen as a whole, including equipment, counters, tools, waste areas, etc.
• Consistent preparation and presentation based on overall standards, including portion size, of daily special, salads, entrees, etc.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties including operations reports, financial documentation, standard operating procedures, safety and sanitation checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation
• Assist in menu design and direct food presentation, production, and control including all food for all events
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, recipe management, purchasing decisions, and revenue generation solutions
• Coach and teach the team by working side-by-side with them as needed to teach different techniques, prepare new items, etc.
• Support Employee Partners and participate in daily and weekly management meetings
• Perform a multitude of different functions as needed or as directed
• Adhere to all of the various company, club and department written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services