Sous Chef

American Food & Vending ⏐ American Dining Creations • St. Louis, MO

22d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

A Sous Chef at American Dining Creations supports the Chef and Executive Chef in executing daily culinary services, working with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed. The role involves supporting food stations and catering, supervising back-of-house staff, maintaining food safety and recipe standards, and keeping kitchen operations organized.

Requirements

• Prior experience planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering, and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of local and state food safety regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, and bend during the daily work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality, or a culinary degree from an accredited culinary association.
• Three years of experience in a similar culinary leadership role, potentially in retail, hotels, business, or education dining.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with culinary points of service, including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance to and supervise back-of-house staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food-handling safety protocols are met.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized, and maintain production records and equipment.
• Cover a shift or station during peak operating hours as needed.
• Meet daily with the Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employees are offered medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, and FSA/HSA
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Bonus programs for eligible positions

What This Job Offers

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