Sous Chef

Metz Culinary Management • Ave Maria, FL

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About The Position

Metz Culinary Management is seeking a Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to join the dining team at Ave Maria University. The role works hand in hand with the Executive Chef to improve the university’s dining experience in a fast-paced, multi-outlet setting.

The position calls for a culinary leader with a mentoring management style who can foster a culture of fun, creativity, and growth. The successful candidate will bring passion for food, service, and leadership; take pride in their craft; and contribute to current, trending, and diverse menus. Experience in contract dining food service—such as hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining—is desired. A strong supervisor with solid culinary training who is ready for the next step is also encouraged to apply.

Metz Culinary Management describes itself as a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality and is committed to providing an atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that support career success.

Requirements

• Three to five or more years of supervisory experience or experience as a Sous Chef.
• High-volume food service background.
• Impeccable communication skills.
• Knowledge of restaurant management.
• Thorough knowledge of menu implementation and strong presentation ideas.
• Catering experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in contract dining food service, such as hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred.
• Solid culinary training; strong supervisors ready for the next step are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work hand in hand with the Executive Chef to improve Ave Maria University’s dining experience.
• Provide culinary leadership using a mentoring management style.
• Help foster a culture of fun, creativity, and growth.
• Contribute to menu implementation and develop ideas for appealing presentation.
• Support food service operations in a fast-paced, multi-outlet setting.

What This Job Offers

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