Sous Chef

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages food preparation for a specific area of the kitchen.
• Supervises and ensures production of consistently high quality food.
• Adheres to established control procedures for cost and quality such as food production charts, par inventories, standardized recipes, use records and food costing sheets.
• Maintains and directs a quality sanitation program.
• Maintains and implements daily food prep lists.
• Assists Executive Chef with the ordering of all food products.
• Maintains and evaluates existing food concepts.
• Aids in the development of new food concepts.
• Aids in the achievement of budgetary objectives for the Food and Beverage Department.
• Processes requisitions for supplies quickly and accurately.
• Trains and supervises associates in the proper preparation of menu items and operation of equipment.
• Aids in the development of ongoing training programs.
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotations of food products so as to comply with health department regulations.
• Aids the Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates: addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA); or two to three years of related experience and/or training.