Senior Sous Chef

Job Title

Senior Sous Chef

Pay Details

• The annual base salary range for this position in California is $73,000 to $92,000 per year.
• The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct culinary staff during on-site events, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment, mentoring team members to develop their skills and maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with other Food & Beverage leaders and event planning teams to develop and customize menus appropriate for various event types, including weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions.
• Ensure all menu items align with client expectations, dietary requirements, and company standards.
• Utilize expertise in banquet-style plating and buffet presentation to create visually stunning, high-quality culinary experiences that can be efficiently executed on a large scale.
• Oversee food production to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to established recipes and portion controls.
• Manage food and labor costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement of supplies as needed.
• Lead the culinary team in the setup, execution, and breakdown of kitchen operations during events.
• Implement creative solutions for dietary restrictions and food allergies without affecting the overall presentation or guest satisfaction.
• Address and resolve any on-site challenges promptly to ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional culinary experience, with a strong focus on large banquet and catering functions.
• Proven track record of managing culinary operations for high-volume events.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor budgeting, and menu planning.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours as required by event schedules.

Skills

• 7+ years of professional culinary experience, with a strong focus on large banquet and catering functions.
• Proven track record of managing culinary operations for high-volume events.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor budgeting, and menu planning.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours as required by event schedules.

Company

Grove of Anaheim, LLC

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.