Job Brief:
We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a strong desire to create innovative, delicious dishes. They will also have a strong commitment to teamwork and a positive attitude. If you are a motivated, creative individual with a passion for food, we want to hear from you!
Duties:
- Develop, cultivate, and maintain positive collaborative relationships with the culinary team, maintaining high standards of quality, creativity, and consistency
- Work with Executive Chef on planning new menus and specials with creative new recipes
- Conduct menu planning sessions, meetings and tastings
- Oversee and inspect food preparation and service
- Ensure that all employees follow facility standards and sanitation practices
- Assist in training employees
- Work closely with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to understand organizational-wide goals
Responsibilities:
- Integrate culinary elements into Club menus and manage daily kitchen operations
- Educate and train kitchen staff on food handling, sanitation, and equipment operation; develop and document recipes, menu descriptions, and portion control standards
- Oversee menu development and revision, ordering, and inventory control
- Assist in managing inventory, food purchasing, shipping, and storage
- Prepare kitchen for opening, including menu and recipe testing, and equipment setup
- Implement standard operating procedures
- Must be available to perform closing duties
Requirements And Skills:
- 2+ years’ proven experience in a culinary leadership role
- Excellent leadership and motivational skills
- Excellent people management and training abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong knowledge of all kitchen operations