Chef Sous North Coast Cafe

About the role

Assist in managing the food and beverage operations at North Coast Cafe within the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves supervising kitchen employees and entry-level Culinary Staff, menu planning, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and cost out new menu items.
• Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes.
• Oversee preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation.
• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Schedule and assign tasks to kitchen staff.
• Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
• Recommend and initiate disciplinary or staffing actions.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication.
• Inspect kitchen cleanliness and adhere to sanitation regulations.
• Review and complete requisitions for food and supplies.
• Ensure proper storage and replenishment of supplies.
• Assist in determining minimum and maximum stock levels.
• May assist in cooking and food preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.
• Preferred degree or certificate in culinary arts.
• Ability to carry or lift up to 50 pounds, move around the kitchen, handle food, objects, products, and utensils, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Communication skills, mathematical skills, reading and writing abilities, problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, organizing, and training abilities.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Pay

The rate of pay for this role is $27/hr.