Sous Chef

Legends Global•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is second in command over the culinary and stewarding departments and is responsible for purchasing, receiving, and producing food items in the facility in the absence of the Executive Chef. The Sous Chef is responsible for the training of all kitchen personnel.

Requirements

Ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product.
Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Excellent organizational, planning, communication and inter-personal skills.
Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
Certificate from accredited culinary school, college or technical school
3 or more years of hands-on experience
1 or more years of Kitchen/culinary supervisory experience
Operate a personal computer using Windows, Office and other standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

Ordering, receiving, and preparing food items.
Maintaining food costs and budget goals.
Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders for each event.
Maintains an active role in local hospitality community and professional associations.
Attend in-house event-related meetings and relays immediate changes with other departments.
Inventory controls.
Responsible for Kitchen in absence of Executive Chef.
Assists with monthly inventory.
Provide the highest customer service excellence.
Ensure all Legends Global F&B policies and procedures are followed.
Required to speak and understand basic English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors, and employees.
Maintain a cooperative, team-like attitude in working with supervisors and fellow employees (including other departments).
Enforce all sanitation procedures including safety guidelines and OSHA requirements.
Organize equipment for an event as well as clean and maintain equipment during and after functions.
Make sure all storerooms are clean, organized and secured.
Follow all designated opening and closing procedures to ensure areas are secure and energy efficient.
Follows all rules and regulations which apply to the food and beverage operations and to Legends Global Food and Beverage Division.
Perform any reasonable requests assigned by management for staffing and performance needs.
Other duties as assigned.
General supervision of all cooking staff.
Training of all new cooking staff.