Catering and Events Sous Chef

One Off Hospitality Group Ltd • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Catering and Events Sous Chef is in charge of all functional and operational aspects in the Catering and Events department. This individual directs and oversees all activities in accordance with standardized policies in order to provide efficient, friendly services and profitable operations.

Requirements

• Culinary school or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of management experience
• ServSafe Certification required
• Illinois Manager Food Sanitation Certification required
• Illinois Allergen Certification required
• Ability to handle stress under pressure
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks

Responsibilities

• Maintains high quality and consistency in all BOH processes
• Leads by example; know that all C&E employees look to you for guidance regarding cooking technique, behavior and work ethic
• Facilitate the C&E cooks daily tasks, manage their training
• Assists Chef de Cuisine with management of kitchen staff
• Takes a role during menu planning discussions
• Promotes cooperative effort, team spirit and good morale among all employees
• Focuses on improving food costs (ensures proper product rotation, utilization and inventory to ensure minimum waste, etc.)
• Practice proper rotation and timely utilization and preservation of product and ensuring minimum waste
• Focuses on safety and health regulations
• Takes a proactive approach to facility maintenance
• Maintains strong lines of communication with entire leadership team and staff to drive success
• Helps with duties of other employees, when necessary, because of an unexpected absence or extra volume
• Has a strong understanding of company background, core values and philosophy
• Performs other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned
• Maintains composure under pressure

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What This Job Offers

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