Executive Sous Chef

THE WILLIAMSBURG WINERY, LTD. • Williamsburg, VA

6h

About The Position

The Williamsburg Winery is looking for a passionate and creative Executive Sous Chef for our Banquets department.

This is a full-time salaried position with medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Summary:

Responsible for the smooth, efficient execution of food preparation and service for public and private events in compliance with applicable regulations.
Plan, oversee and assist in day-to-day culinary operations of the banquet kitchen.
Assist in marketing, budgetary, and other administrative efforts as requested by the Executive Chef.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience.
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and able to lift, move, and carry up to 55 lbs.
• Highly organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Train all staff members in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery, in addition to standard operating procedures, menu items, policies, and procedures.
• Review employee performance and provide timely and constructive feedback to support professional development and improve culinary skills.
• Ensure that a proper disciplinary environment is maintained.
• Brief banquet kitchen staff about upcoming functions and establish priorities daily.
• Represent the Company in a courteous and friendly manner in all customer and employee interactions.
• Participates in and directs food preparation for events.
• Work with the Executive Chef to develop and update the catering menu.
• Assist in the selection, ordering, and inspection and use of menu items as per the Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• May require to assist the tavern when needed.
• Manage food and supply inventory:
• Keep waste at a minimum
• Conduct monthly inventories on the last day of each month
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness standards per VDACS and Company Guidelines:
• Develop, and revise as may be needed, station specific daily and weekly cleaning checklists, overseeing their completion

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed