Executive Sous Chef
About The Position
Focus on the preparation of signature items and customized dining experiences. Ensure the quality and consistency of daily products. Conduct pre-shift meetings with food preparation and food servers to review daily features and related information. Assist Executive Chef with placing food orders with distributors and maintaining inventory. Provide staff training and monitor food production, sanitation and safety. Consult and participate in scheduled meetings including tastings and make appropriate recommendations and accommodations. Assist Executive Chef with maintaining a positive relationship with vendors and acceptable inventory levels. Assist Executive Chef with training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance by delivering written and oral employee evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees including attendance and tardy policy; addressing complaints and resolving grievances. Notify Executive Chef of discrepancies in inventory. Stock and maintain order and cleanliness of all coolers, freezers and dry storage. Proper use and maintenance of all stoves, grills, shams, mixers, food slicer, sharp knives, and dishwasher. Cross train for other food service areas as needed or assigned. Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions to continue professional growth; travel as required for training/seminars. Assist with off premises catering functions when needed. Follow guidance of Food & Beverage Director, Food & Beverage Manager(s) and Executive Chef(s).
Requirements
- Experience in food preparation.
- Knowledge of food production, sanitation, and safety.
- Ability to train employees.
- Skills in inventory management.
- Ability to maintain positive vendor relationships.
- Experience with employee evaluations, rewards, and discipline.
- Ability to address complaints and resolve grievances.
- Proficiency in using and maintaining kitchen equipment (stoves, grills, shams, mixers, food slicer, sharp knives, dishwasher).
- Willingness to cross-train.
- Willingness to travel for training/seminars.
- Ability to assist with off-premises catering.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with signature items and customized dining experiences.
Responsibilities
- Prepare signature items and customized dining experiences.
- Ensure quality and consistency of daily products.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings with food preparation and food servers.
- Assist Executive Chef with placing food orders and maintaining inventory.
- Provide staff training and monitor food production, sanitation, and safety.
- Consult and participate in scheduled meetings, including tastings.
- Maintain positive relationships with vendors.
- Train employees, plan, assign, and direct work.
- Appraise performance and deliver evaluations.
- Reward and discipline employees.
- Address complaints and resolve grievances.
- Notify Executive Chef of inventory discrepancies.
- Stock and maintain order and cleanliness of coolers, freezers, and dry storage.
- Proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Cross-train for other food service areas.
- Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions.
- Travel as required for training/seminars.
- Assist with off-premises catering functions.
- Follow guidance of Food & Beverage Director, Food & Beverage Manager(s), and Executive Chef(s).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
