Sous Chef

Broad Statement of Responsibilities

A creative individual who is willing to participate in creating seasonal menus and designing new dishes. The successful candidate will assist in both culinary and administrative tasks while communicating with the AM/PM Sous Chefs, the Culinary Manager and Manager of Hospitality. We are looking for a professional who is dedicated to food quality and sets high standards for their output.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience in a high-end establishment
• Able to stand for 8+ hours
• Able to squat, bend, kneel, and lift 50 lbs
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
• Management skills and experience
• Familiarity with industry’s best practices and sanitation
• Leadership experience
• Time-management skills
• Capable of making good decisions
• Able to handle pressure well
• Able to deal with uncertainty
• Familiarity with menu costing procedures
• Able to work a flexible schedule

Education

Culinary degree or certification required

Experience

• 5+ years of culinary experience in a high-end establishment
• 2 years supervisory experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Candidates should have the following skills and attributes:
• Must be able to work and communicate well with people
• Be adaptable and accept changes quickly and easily
• Willing to address conflict appropriately
• Basic computer skills are required with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based products knowledge a bonus

Physical Requirements

• Routine mobility to include standing, stooping, bending, lifting, walking and running
• Regularly required to sit and work at a phone/computer work station

Materials & Equipment

• Professional kitchen equipment
• Purchasing systems
• Knives
• Buffet equipment

Essential Requirements

• High moral and ethical values
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing
• Articulate, with interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a team
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, appropriate references, and transcript from an accredited university
• Appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries
• Maturity of judgment and behavior
• Ability to remain flexible to accommodate changes in work schedule
• Adapts effectively to new situations

Position Duties and Responsibilities

The above duties reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle work functions of the position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position. These duties and responsibilities are the expectations upon which performance is measured.

Required Skills

None listed

Openings

1

Pay Range

$60,000.00 Annually to $65,000.00 Annually