Food Service Sous Chef

SSA Group, LLC • Dallas, TX

1d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in delivering welcoming, memorable guest experiences and managing culinary operations across events and food service locations. The role supervises and participates in preparing high-quality products, helps develop and price menus, estimates event food needs, and maintains product quality, levels, and inventory. The Sous Chef trains and coaches employees, supports payroll and controllable-profit management, and ensures compliance with food-safety, sanitation, health, and safety requirements. The role also incorporates sustainable resources into culinary selections, responds to guest requests, and helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized workplace. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime. Hours may vary and can include 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 at least 18 years old.
• 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, team development, and partnership building.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to stay organized.
• Financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning, and leadership skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer knowledge and skills for basic office functions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes weighing 35 pounds as necessary, including lifting.
• 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.
• Supervise and participate in producing high-quality products 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 employee problems.
• 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.
• Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures.
• Support management of payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines.
• Oversee product quality, levels, and inventory.
• Manage employees in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Incorporate sustainable resources into culinary selections.
• Perform specialty projects assigned by the Executive Chef and other tasks as necessary.
• Respond to guest requests and take action to ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team and across units.
• Help remove barriers and empower growth and opportunity for team members.
• Lead by example in sustainability and conservation efforts, and provide opportunities to teach unit staff about those efforts.
• Engage with SSA and the unit in community activities and opportunities to give back.

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 access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal plan and employee discounts where applicable.
• Tuition discount through a partnership 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; accrual rules vary by location.
• Overtime pay eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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