Sous Chef

Homma Talent•Sea Island, GA

4d•$47,000

About The Position

As a Sous Chef, you play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences while supporting the execution of the outlet’s culinary vision. You assist in coordinating all food operations, including purchasing, preparation, and presentation, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. In the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, you lead kitchen operations and the culinary team. You support the hiring, training, development, and performance management of culinary staff, fostering teamwork, accountability, and high morale. You assist with maintaining accurate training records and ensuring staff adhere to established standards and procedures. You help manage kitchen costs and labor through effective scheduling, monitoring, and adjustments to meet operational and financial goals. You collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to adapt operations based on sales performance and guest preferences. You also contribute to menu planning and culinary innovation, incorporating industry trends and seasonal ingredients for restaurant, buffet, Ã la carte, and catered offerings. With strong attention to detail, you identify service or quality issues and take appropriate steps to ensure continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary / Hospitality Management
Current ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain upon hire
Strong knife skills and proficiency in a wide range of cooking techniques
Ability to follow standardized recipes and accurately execute cooking times, temperatures, and methods
Comfort learning and using kitchen -related software, including internal purchasing systems
Physical stamina to perform in a fast -paced kitchen environment, including prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in various conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
Due to visa restrictions, at the moment we are only accepting candidates from Mexico and Canada. The limitation to Mexican and Canadian nationals is a legal requirement tied to the specifics of the TN visa, not a preference of the employer.

Responsibilities

Comply with all applicable health, safety, and sanitation regulations
Consistently follow established procedures and standards for quality, timing, documentation, attendance, and professional appearance
Adhere to safety protocols, including proper use of chemicals, Personal Protective Equipment, and Safety Data Sheets
Maintain knowledge of property services and offerings and share information with guests in a professional and engaging manner
Assist in resolving service issues promptly and positively, with appropriate follow -up
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership in a timely and cooperative manner