Banquet Sous Chef

Spooky Nook Sports Inc • Manheim, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Sous Chef is responsible for managing all kitchen staff in the preparation, production, and presentation of high quality dishes for Spooky Nook Sports Banquets. Key aspects of the position include the production and service of food for the Spooky Nook catering operation as a whole and ensuring consistently high standards are adhered to. The Banquet Sous Chef is also responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary and positive work environment and remaining focused on maximizing revenue and limiting expenses. Menu execution is vital to the success of this position. Creating and executing specialty and seasonal menus is also a main focus of this position. This position will report to the Executive Banquet Chef.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have valid Driver’s License
• Must have dependable transportation to and from work
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in the culinary industry as a Chef
• Minimum 2+ years’ supervisory experience
• Degree from a Culinary Arts program
• A positive and friendly attitude towards guests, customers, and fellow employees
• Experience communicating with people of diverse demographics
• Must be extremely detailed with outstanding communication skills
• Capability to multi-task multiple projects/duties at once
• Familiarity with Banquet Event Orders
• Integrity in every interaction
• Takes initiative to jump in where needed
• Lifts up teammates to win together
• Creates an environment where positivity and kindness shape every guest experience

Responsibilities

• Upholding all food safety and cleanliness standards
• Leading kitchen team by ensuring proper training, adhering to set guidelines, and ongoing development
• Planning and directing food preparation in the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef
• Storing food items in a safe and orderly manner
• Assisting with food orders based upon weekly events schedule
• Ensuring recipes and standards are followed by kitchen team
• Assisting with menu creation on a seasonal basis
• Collaborating with Sales/Events team to plan and execute special event menus
• Ensuring that the kitchen produces product at consistently exceptional standards
• Accurately forecasting food consumption and requisitioning for an accurate food purchasing system
• Responding to guest complaints or service opportunities
• Gathering feedback from guests to affirm or improve food and service quality
• Completing kitchen team member schedules based upon events
• Controlling labor costs through effective scheduling of staff based on event needs
• Interviewing, hiring, and training all kitchen team members
• Responsible for all appropriate food prep levels for banquets and concessions
• Establishing PAR levels and maintaining appropriate inventory
• Attending BEO meetings in the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef to ensure all events are executed as planned
• Assisting with the completion of month-end inventory
• Recognizing and encouraging exceptional customer service provided by kitchen staff
• Maintaining and recording food safety training completions such as ServSafe, RAMP, and TIPS
• Performing all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Free family membership to fitness center
• Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive PTO package
• Paid holidays
• 401k program
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases
• 35% discount on all Nook apparel
• Free child watch
• Discounts on academy team programs, birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more
• Local business discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree