Sous Chef | Catalina Area | Full-Time

Saddlebrooke Two•Tucson, AZ

13d

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Chef in overseeing food preparation, supervision of kitchen staff, menu planning and inventory control. Additional responsibilities include providing guests with quality food products while maintaining costs and standards set forth by the Chef and management. My check invoices upon delivery and communicate with drivers on shortages/mistakes. Responsible for properly storing products in a time and efficient manner to maintain temperatures on perishable products. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5+ years Culinary Experience with supervision background of restaurant staff helpful.
Food Handler’s Card.
General computer knowledge
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Must have ability to execute and produce banquet events
Ability to cost out menus and specials for sale on menus
Knowledge of inventory and extensions of items for end of month

Responsibilities

Food Preparation consisting of retrieving items needed for daily specials and menu items from dry storage or refrigerator/freezer.
Prepping of food prior to service such as salads and soups and dating and storing as necessary.
Sauteing, running the broiler/deep fryer and then plating the entrees per the instructions/recipes of the Chef.
Receiving food orders; organize coolers/freezers.
Supervision of kitchen staff during assigned shift. Also may include scheduling for banquets/functions, evaluating and disciplining employees.
May be involved in hiring/termination procedures along with the Chef.
May hold employee service meetings to explain menu items or specials.
Purchasing food items, inventory control, computer usage, menu suggestions/planning under the direction of the Chef.
Menu costing for nightly specials and/or events.