Executive Sous Chef

Life Care Services • Charlotte, NC

8d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for a hospitality focused Executive Sous Chef to join our team! This position is responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu and the overall supervision of the kitchen employees. In the absence of the Executive Chef and the Director of Food and Beverage Services, the Executive Sous Chef will assume responsibility for the entire operation.

Requirements

• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.
• Three years’ experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred.
• Culinary education or two years’ college.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
• Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
• Must be ServSafe® Certified.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

• Dining Room experience desirable.
• Health Care experience desirable.
• If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

Responsibilities

• Clarifies and organizes all employee work assignments and schedules.
• Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of service as required.
• Informs the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage Services of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed.
• Responsible for the direction of the department in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Assists the Executive Chef in planning, costing and executing all menus, including Seasonal Cycle menus, Special Theme Day menus and Holiday Buffets.
• Assists with annual performance reviews for all kitchen employees.
• Interviews job applicants as needed.
• Maintains work schedules for kitchen employees.
• Assists in ongoing in-service education programs for employees.
• Assists in the leadership of regular meetings with kitchen staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• On the Bus Line with discounted bus tickets
• Employee discount program
• Employee appreciation bonuses
• Free employee meals and parking
• Optional Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees