SOUS CHEF - BANQUETS

About the role

The Sous Chef is the second-in-command in our cafe, reporting to the Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef. They ensure that Hard Rock culinary standards are upheld, support senior leadership, and foster a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the preparation and design of all food orders.
• Maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, and food preparation hygiene.
• Support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to consistently deliver all products and services to brand.
• Build a highly functional hourly team who share a common vision and values surrounding the overall success of the cafe.
• Foster an environment of customer service in which all team members put the guest first.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and food handling practices to deliver optimal quality of product to guests.
• Support staff development and advancement along well-defined career paths.
• Serve as a Culinary Learning Coach, developing, implementing, and executing learning & development programs for all Heart of House employees.
• Possess a self-motivated approach to his/her own personal and professional growth.
• Support senior management in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the hospitality industry, inclusive of restaurant culinary.
• Possess all local food management and safety certifications.
• Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for food.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of business acumen and common sense.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, balance, carry up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Tolerance for exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environments.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated approach to personal and professional growth.
• Out-of-the-box ideas and innovative thinking.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Ability to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations to media, customers, clients, partners, and other employees of the organization.
• Multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of business acumen and common sense.
• Strong problem-solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions.
• Comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Ability to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations to media, customers, clients, partners, and other employees of the organization.
• Multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required.

Benefits

Hard Rock International offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found on our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits.

Pay

$57,500 - $77,700

Schedule

Hours and schedule details will be provided upon hire.