Sous Chef

American Food & Vending ⏐ American Dining Creations•Webster Groves, MO

13d

About The Position

A Sous Chef at American Dining Creations supports the Chef and Executive Chef in executing daily culinary services and works with culinary staff to ensure recipes and food safety standards are followed. The role may support food stations and catering events, guide and supervise back-of-house staff, maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization, and keep production records and equipment. The Sous Chef may cover a shift or station during peak operating hours and meets daily with the Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

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 all 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, which may include 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 when needed.
Meet daily with the Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.