EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF- MEDFORD, MA

Compass Group•Boston, MA

1d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The role prepares or directs the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines, and helps ensure food is creatively presented, high quality, and cost effective. The position also assists with planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation; supports account cost controls; implements culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams; and supervises, trains, and develops back-of-house employees.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management, or a related field; or an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training.
3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
Ability to think on one's feet and create, produce, and serve on the fly.
Knowledge of food cost and how it relates to a kitchen, product, and quality identification.
Computer experience, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost-effective manner.
Assist with planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
Support the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
Supervise co-workers to ensure kitchen cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation.
Motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish operation objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.