Sous Chef

SSA Group • Venice, FL

5d

About The Position

The Sous Chef reports to the Executive Chef and helps lead culinary operations for events and food service locations. The role supports the preparation and delivery of high-quality products, memorable guest experiences, menu planning, food safety, inventory, and employee development. The Sous Chef also supports financial performance, contributes sustainable resources to culinary selections, and responds to guest and client needs.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, with eligibility for overtime pay. It requires the ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The employee must be able to stand for extended periods and lift and handle boxes weighing up to 35 pounds. This description is not exhaustive; SSA Group may revise duties or assign other tasks as circumstances change.

Requirements

• Three years of food preparation experience.
• ServSafe or food handling certification.
• Knowledge of HAACP.
• Culinary training.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clients, the General Manager, and headquarters personnel.
• Proven leadership skills, including 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 up to 35 pounds, including lifting, to perform the job’s functions.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients in keeping with 452 Hospitality.
• Create competitive-quality products and 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 practices for food handling, cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and track proper 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 and lead by example in sustainability and conservation efforts.
• Perform specialty projects assigned by the Executive Chef and other tasks as necessary.
• Respond to guest requests and act to ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team and across units, helping remove barriers and empower team members’ growth and opportunities.
• Engage with SSA and unit teams in community activities and opportunities to give back.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off plan of up to 144 hours based on tenure.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits for the employee and family; employee premiums apply.
• 401(k) program with a 15% company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Up to 120 hours of 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed