Banquet Sous Chef |Full-Time | University of Utah (Ken Garff University Club)

Oak View Group•Salt Lake, UT

2d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

2-3 years of previous experience as a lead line cook required.
Possess a Health & Sanitation Card.
Ability to communicate and follow instructions.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull heavy objects on occasion.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training preferred.

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 sanitation 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 à la 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 specials, salads, entrees, etc. as applicable per work assignment and as designated by Executive Chef which are produced within ClubCorp's quality standards guidelines.
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, which may include breakfast, lunch, and dinner events; private events; weddings; amenities; special events, etc.
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.
Supporting Employee Partners and participating in daily and weekly management meetings.
Because of the fluctuating demands of the company's operation, it may be necessary that each Employee Partners perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other Employee Partners are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
Adhere to all of the various company, club, and department written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job.