CHEF, EXECUTIVE SOUS I

About the role

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
• Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
• Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
• Supervises co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen
• Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience

Skills

• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
• Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
• Experienced with computers; including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ ADDisability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000