Banquet Sous Chef (FT)

Spooky Nook Sports Ohio LLC • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Banquet Sous Chef is responsible for preparing, producing, and presenting high-quality dishes for Spooky Nook Sports, with a focus on food production and service for the catering operation. The role ensures consistently high standards, safe and sanitary kitchen practices, and a positive work environment. Menu execution is vital to the position. The Banquet Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef on a full-time basis.

The position prepares and plates food for catering events, develops and executes special event menus in coordination with sales and banquet teams, and supports menu development for changing demographics. It also involves forecasting food consumption, requisitioning food purchases, maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards, following recipes, monitoring food preparation levels and product quality, communicating needs or concerns to the Banquet Executive Chef, and attending to dietary restrictions and allergies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the culinary industry.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Dependable transportation to and from work.
• Fluent English skills, including reading and interpreting written information and speaking and understanding verbal communication.
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodations as necessary.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Positive and friendly attitude toward guests, customers, and fellow employees.
• Experience communicating with people of diverse demographics.
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects and duties.
• Strong computer skills across a variety of software programs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Integrity in safeguarding confidential information.
• Ability to remain calm in tense or stressful situations.
• Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Degree from a Culinary Arts program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate food items required for catering events.
• Create and execute special event menus in coordination with the sales and banquet teams.
• Support menu development to meet the needs of changing demographics.
• Forecast food consumption and requisition items for the food purchasing system.
• Assist the Executive Chef with various responsibilities.
• Uphold food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Ensure recipes and standards are followed.
• Ensure the kitchen consistently produces exceptional-quality products.
• Maintain appropriate food preparation levels for banquets.
• Communicate needs, questions, or concerns to the Banquet Executive Chef.
• Pay attention to dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free family membership to a 65,000+ sq. ft. fitness center, including equipment and group fitness classes.
• Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Competitive paid time off package.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) program.
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including the Forklift and Palate restaurant.
• 35% discount on Nook apparel.
• Free child watch in three-hour increments.
• 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: No Education Listed