Sous Chef (Part-Time)

General Statement of Duties

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef as the second in command over the culinary department. The work schedule is event driven and may require early morning, late night, and weekend shifts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders (BEO) for each event
• Prepare recipes as directed
• Order, receive, and prepare food items while maintaining food costs and budget goals
• Maintain all kitchen equipment cleanliness and maintenance
• Support all kitchen and stewarding staff
• Aid in training of all cooks
• Aid in taking monthly inventory
• Responsible for kitchen, absence of Executive Chef
• Perform other related duties as assigned by venue management

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly Supervise Line and Prep Cooks
• Demonstrate supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws
• Train employees; plan, assign and direct work; review and evaluate performance; address complaints and resolve problems

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well, both written and orally
• Foster working relationship with partners, clients, employees, exhibitors, and patrons during employment
• Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Operate industry related equipment
• Be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product
• Work under limited supervision to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously while exercising judgment and initiative in addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Show knowledge of standard kitchen practices, procedures and industry terminology
• Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders for each event
• Results oriented individual with the ability to meet budgetary goals
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule to produce accurate results and meet deadlines
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic
• Dependable team player
• Must adhere to local Health Department codes and regulations
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Able to learn new skills