Food Service Sous Chef

SSA Group, LLC•Asheboro, NC

3d•$24 - $26

About The Position

The Sous Chef supports culinary operations by helping create high-quality food for events and food service locations, assisting with menu pricing and preparation, and estimating event food consumption and ordering products. The role helps deliver welcoming guest experiences through 452 Hospitality and responds to guest requests to support client satisfaction. The Sous Chef supervises and participates in kitchen production, demonstrates cooking techniques, and trains, coaches, and counsels employees. The role supports payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines and oversees product quality, levels, and inventory. It ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and safety requirements, including monitoring cooking and holding temperatures and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. The position manages employees in accordance with state and federal laws, supports inclusive and empowering team practices, and incorporates sustainability and conservation into culinary selections and business activities. It also supports community engagement, performs specialty projects assigned by the Executive Chef, upholds company policies and procedures, and performs other tasks as needed. This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime. Hours and days may vary, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Requirements

Three years of food preparation experience.
ServSafe or Food Handling certification.
Knowledge of HAACP.
Culinary training.
Must be 18 or older.
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, development, and partnership.
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to stay organized.
Financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning, and leadership skills.
Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Computer skills for basic office functions.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes weighing 35 pounds as necessary, including lifting and performing 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 preparing 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 with team members.
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 and monitor 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 demonstrate sustainability and conservation efforts.
Perform specialty projects assigned by the Executive Chef and other tasks as needed.
Respond to guest requests and take action to ensure client satisfaction.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and uphold company policies and procedures.
Promote an inclusive and supportive approach, remove barriers, empower team growth, and engage in community efforts.

Benefits

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 partner 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.
Eligible for overtime pay.