Restaurant Sous Chef

Trump Hotel Collection • Doral, FL

124d

About The Position

This position will report to the Sous Chef and involves assisting in the training, supervision, scheduling, and participation in activities of chefs, cooks, and other personnel involved in preparing, cooking, and presenting food. The role requires maintaining productivity standards, cost controls, and forecasting needs. The individual will assist the Executive Chef in communicating with guests, analyzing feedback, and implementing suggestions for improvement. The position also involves monitoring team performance, product quality, and production flow, as well as assisting in menu creation and auditing food storeroom items to ensure quality and adherence to health code requirements.

Requirements

• High school education required.
• Minimum of 3 years of culinary schooling.
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef with knowledge of international and domestic dishes.
• Ability to obtain state health department certificate for food safety and sanitation.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language ability is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training, supervising, scheduling, and participating in activities of chefs, cooks, and other personnel.
• Communicate clearly with guests and staff to promote food products and direct activities.
• Analyze feedback from clients and associates to implement suggestions for improvement.
• Monitor team performance, product quality, and production flow.
• Assist in creating and implementing new menus based on food trends and regional tastes.
• Audit food storeroom items to maintain quality and adherence to health code requirements.
• Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.
• Assist in estimating the annual food budget.
• Dine at local restaurants to observe food presentation and pricing trends.
• Monitor outlets during peak periods to oversee production flow and presentation.
• Maintain vacation schedules for proper staffing.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as VIP parties and staff meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees