Catering - Sous Chef
About The Position
The Florida Aquarium is hiring a Catering/Banquet Sous Chef to prepare for private events and support day-to-day restaurant operations. The Sous Chef helps deliver welcoming, memorable experiences for guests and clients by supervising and participating in the preparation of quality food for events and food-service locations. The position reports directly to the Executive Chef. The Sous Chef assists with menu pricing and preparation, estimates event food consumption, requests products, and demonstrates cooking techniques. The role also supports kitchen and dining-area food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, maintenance, inventory, product quality, payroll, and controllable profit. It includes coaching and managing employees, resolving problems, responding to guest requests, incorporating sustainable resources into culinary selections, and completing projects assigned by the Executive Chef. This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime. Work hours vary and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clients, the General Manager, and HQ personnel.
- Proven leadership skills and understanding of team building and development and fostering partnerships.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to stay organized.
- Financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning, and leadership skills.
- Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Computer knowledge and skills for basic office functions.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes weighing 35 pounds as needed; ability to lift and perform the job's stated functions.
- Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Three years of food-preparation experience.
- ServSafe or Food Handling certification.
- Knowledge of HAACP.
- Culinary training.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Responsibilities
- Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients.
- Supervise and participate in producing high-quality food for events and food-service locations.
- Assist with menu pricing and preparation.
- Estimate food consumption for events and request necessary products.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques.
- Train, coach, counsel, and resolve problems.
- Comply with food-safety regulations and practices.
- Implement and enforce sanitary food-handling, cleanliness, and kitchen or dining-area maintenance practices.
- Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
- Monitor and track cooking and holding temperatures.
- Support management of payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines.
- Oversee product quality, product levels, and inventory.
- Manage employees in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Incorporate sustainable resources into culinary selections.
- Perform specialty projects assigned by the Executive Chef and other necessary tasks.
- Respond to guest requests and take action to ensure client satisfaction.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Uphold and demonstrate an understanding of company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for growth
- Reduced meals during shifts
- Free Aquarium passes for family and friends
- Paid Time Off plan of up to 144 hours based on tenure
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits for employees and their families; employee premiums apply
- 401(k) program with a 15% company match, subject to eligibility requirements
- Up to 120 hours of SSA-paid leave for qualifying reasons, including parental leave and serious medical conditions affecting the employee or family
- Up to 40 hours of paid bereavement leave
- On-Demand Pay Program providing access to a portion of earned wages before payday
- Meal plan and employee discounts where applicable
- Tuition discount through a partnership college
- Holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day
- Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
