Sous Chef

Tandem Hospitality Group • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef and/or Food & Beverage Director in maintaining high food-quality standards, meeting anticipated food and beverage revenue and profit-margin goals, and fostering a positive work environment. The role includes culinary leadership in a hotel or upscale food and beverage establishment, coordination with restaurant and banquet operations, and managing daily kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is absent. Banquet experience is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three years of experience in a culinary leadership role in a hotel or upscale food and beverage establishment.
• Banquet experience.
• Ability to read and write, convert measurements, and follow a recipe.
• ServSafe certification.

Nice To Haves

• Degree from a recognized culinary institution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and implementing kitchen business strategies aligned with the company's mission, vision, values, and strategies.
• Create a positive employee environment through communication and reinforcement of company culture, and support employee engagement.
• Provide employees with the tools and environment needed to succeed.
• Ensure an exceptional guest dining experience through consistent food quality.
• Assist the Executive Chef and/or Food & Beverage Director with daily specials and new menus featuring seasonal ingredients from local vendors and reflecting culture and current trends.
• Coordinate service with restaurant and banquet operations.
• Manage daily kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is absent, including conducting line checks, leading pre-shift meetings, following cleaning schedules, checking equipment, and overseeing the culinary team.
• Ensure sanitation practices are followed, including HACCP, time, and temperature logs.
• Ensure stations are set up for service and food is covered, dated, stored, rotated, and maintained at proper temperatures.
• Taste food items before service to check quality.
• Use food preparation tools according to manufacturer instructions.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow station closing checklists.
• Maintain an organized, sanitized work area and tidy, appropriately stocked storage areas.
• Use safe and hygienic food-handling practices.
• Report unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs, faulty equipment, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions as appropriate.
• Follow company safety and security policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and contribute to a fun, positive, and creative work environment.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
• Help conduct monthly inventories and complete them on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED