Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events

Fox•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$74,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Fox Corporation is seeking an organized, detail oriented, and team-oriented professional for the position of Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events. The Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events will be primarily responsible for culinary operations relating to catering and special events within the FOX Lot and off-lot events. The Sous Chef, Catering & Special Events is also responsible for implementing the FOX Corporation policies and procedures and ensures that the standards set forth by the Department of Public Health are met when setting up catering and special events.

Requirements

3+ years in a similar position
Expertise in food product, presentation, quality, and preparation along with menu concept and menu design
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organized and detail oriented
Positive attitude and a team player
Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Able to work on a flexible schedule including evenings, early mornings, and weekends, based on special events and catering schedule
Able to find immediate solutions for issues/problems that arise during special events and catering set-up
Able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks
Physically able to lift and carry heavy trays and equipment up to 50 lbs and walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time
Manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with creating schedules, labor costing, payroll administration, employee performance management

Responsibilities

Accountable for ensuring all aspects of the kitchen including but not limited to: event staffing and scheduling, training, supervision of direct reports, execution of all menu items, ordering, proper storage, organization and inventory of all products, reviewing event rental requirements, training and implementation of all sanitation procedures as directed by the Executive Sous Chef, and adhere to all State and Local Health Department rules and regulations
Coordinate with the FOH team to align with product availability, product ordering, flow of service, food presentation, and display requirements
Assist Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with developing menu items, menu mix and standardized recipes while managing food and labor costs as well as assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef upon request with any departmental initiates
Additional duties as assigned that may be outside the normal scope of duties based on business needs