Sous Chef | Stephanie Inn

About the role

The Stephanie Inn is seeking a talented and experienced Kitchen Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has full responsibility during the Executive Chef's absence.

Responsibilities

• Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence
• Has responsibility for breakfast and pastry departments
• Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards
• Communicates daily with Executive Chef for updates, changes and revisions to existing contracts
• Maintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety
• Fulfills all appropriate policies and procedures
• Timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest, and team member requests
• Aids in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards
• Makes daily walk-throughs of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation
• Aids the Executive Chef in purchasing, receiving and inventory of all kitchen items
• Aids the Executive Chef with invoicing approvals, recipe requests, menu and recipe costing, and timekeeping and scheduling responsibilities

Requirements

• Culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with three or more years of culinary lead or supervisory experience in a similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Working knowledge of all major and minor sauces
• Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques
• Working knowledge of specialized culinary equipment utilized at the property
• Advanced knife skills
• Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs
• Must demonstrate excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor
• Be detail-oriented, reliable and punctual, and have exceptional organizational skills
• The ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate client or guest needs in a timely manner
• Must be familiar with food handling and other permits, licenses or certifications as required
• Serv Safe certified, or within 6 months of hire