Sous Chef

RiverWoods Manchester•Manchester, NH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

RiverWoods Manchester is seeking a Sous Chef to join its culinary team. The position offers scratch cooking with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a dining program intended to rival a 4- or 5-star hotel, while providing daylight hours and predictable schedules without late nights. The Sous Chef can contribute to menu development, recipes, events, and seasonal offerings, and has opportunities for professional growth and leadership. Under the direction of the Chef, the Sous Chef oversees food preparation and meal service, coordinates production timing, conducts daily production meetings, provides on-the-job culinary training, contributes to menu development, and participates in the resident-run Dining Committee.

Requirements

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
ServSafe certification.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience as a sous chef or line cook in a hotel, restaurant, hospital, or school is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, forecast, communicate, and oversee food preparation and timing to ensure à la minute production for the meal service.
Direct and support the preparation and service of meals during the assigned meal period while remaining present, active, and engaged.
Plan and conduct a daily production meeting for each shift with production team members to review menus, production amounts, techniques, and procedures.
Plan and provide on-the-job culinary training for production and utility personnel.
Provide input to menu development.
Participate in the resident-run Dining Committee.