Executive Sous Chef

Turbochef Technologies•Lewisville, TX

45d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef and Chef De Cuisine to manage the overall operations of the Middleby innovation show kitchen located in Lewisville, Texas. The show kitchen operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, plus some after-hour events. Key aspects of this position include participation in equipment and cooking demonstrations, social media programs, all private dining events of various sizes and responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the facility; for example, stocking the kitchen, maintenance issues, equipment service issues, subcontractor work (cleaning services), etc. Quality and Excellence: These qualities are measured and evaluated through the superior execution of scheduled weekly events and the delivery of a “5-Star Experience” for all groups of Middleby guests, employees, or other VIPs. The “5 Star Experience” exceeds customer expectations through routinely excellent performance with regard to planning/organization, creativity, hospitality/customer service, equipment knowledge, cleanliness and food safety, cooking proficiency, effective demonstration delivery, precise timing and problem solving.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field and/or culinary training certification from an accredited institution required.
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
Ability to read and accurately interpret documents such as P&L statements, schedules, vendor invoices, and procedure manuals.
Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence, and to summarize findings from investigations.
Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively before customers, industry partners, department executives, senior management, and employees.
Proficient in performing mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate financial figures and amounts such as accruals, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software programs.
Technologically proficient, with demonstrated competence using multiple social media platforms.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to execute instructions delivered in written, oral, or diagram form.
Skilled in handling and resolving employee-related issues with professionalism and discretion.
Strong team-building and coordination skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work independently.
Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
Reliable and punctual; consistently meets company attendance standards.
Maintains a polished, professional demeanor at all times, including personal presentation and grooming.

Responsibilities

Represent all of Middleby's brands as a hospitable, knowledgeable and professional Global Culinary Ambassador
Learn all Middleby's equipment and how to sell each brand and its technology - from Combi's to IoT.
Cooks and manage the food storage aspect of the MIK.
Effectively present and demonstrate Middleby's commercial products credibly through knowledgeable and on-trend cooking demonstrations and presentations
Executes all events within corporate budgetary guidelines
Learn and assist with IT tasks within Show Kitchen. Live streaming presentation, AV, and light controls, for example
Manages the upkeep, cleaning and maintenance of assets, equipment and facilities.
Coordinates with the Executive Chef and Middleby marketing department to provide a substantial, continuous and comprehensive social media presence.
Requisitions and receives supplies and maintains appropriate inventory levels for actual business volume.
Develops and curates standard corporate recipe files
Coordinates relationships with food manufacturers, food distribution companies, and foodservice consultants to assist and participate in demonstrations at the facility
Any additional duties as assigned