Sous Chef

Aramark•O’Fallon, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, the team at LifeWorks Restaurant Group establishes a transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Our Sous Chefs play important roles on our teams, surrounded by passionate teammates and leaders who want to see all succeed. You’ll oversee the innovation and execution of solutions to keep our customers happy (and full). From start to finish, you’ll manage culinary preparation of food and will lead the final presentation on the meals that we’re proud to serve. Get ready to gather all the necessary ingredients to make this role a recipe for success for you and your growth.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years' experience in a related field
Requires 0-2 years' experience in a management role
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Ensure food offerings connect to the Executional Framework.
Ensure consistent standards and techniques are applied to the preparation and presentation of food items.
Manages and trains kitchen employees.
Mentor employees by crafting shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved.
Plan and implement daily huddles.
Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data
Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually advantageous business relationships.
Communicate on-site consumer and local competitor insights.
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets.
Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: handling waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through leading customer driven menus and labor standards.
Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensure only authorized suppliers are used.
Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework.
Estimate accurate food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase.
Ensure correct equipment operation and maintenance.
Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations.
Follow all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wages, and hours.