$33.65/hour | Culinary Sous Chef | Hiring ASAP!

Maytav Bus Co; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii is seeking a Culinary Sous Chef to join a growing, dynamic team at client locations in Kahala and Kapolei, HI. The role oversees daily kitchen operations, food production, and prep to ensure quality and consistency.

Expect strong leadership, menu development input, cost monitoring, and staff scheduling. Candidates should have AOS Culinary training and proven sous-chef experience; the position is full-time, on-site, with flexible scheduling including weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong cooking techniques and kitchen procedure knowledge.
• Experience with food costing, menu engineering, and inventory control.
• Excellent leadership, delegation, and team-building abilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Organized and detail-oriented with time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food production, and prep to ensure quality.
• Create and maintain master prep sheets and individual prep sheets.
• Conduct food quality checks and proper labeling, dating, packing, and sealing.
• Manage inventory, ordering, supply levels, and invoice review.
• Assist with menu development including seasonal and special events.
• Monitor costs, menu mix, labor, and other metrics for profitability.
• Schedule staff, manage labor needs, and delegate tasks.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff while maintaining a positive environment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Oversee operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food cost control

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Education

AOS Culinary School

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Job description

This is not a remote role. Applicants must be able to report to work on time as scheduled.

Position: Culinary Sous Chef

Location:Ability to work at one of our client's locations -

1. Kahala, HI
2. Kapolei, HI

Pay: This position has a fixed rate of $33.65/hour

Experience: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent senior kitchen leadership role.

Education: AOS Culinary School graduate or equivalent culinary training required.

Type: Full-time; Temp to Hire

Schedule:Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii is seeking a Culinary Sous Chefto join a growing and dynamic team!

Job Description

1. Oversee daily kitchen operations, food production, and preparation to ensure quality and consistency.
2. Create and maintain master prep sheets and individual prep sheets to support efficient kitchen operations.
3. Conduct food quality checks and ensure proper labeling, dating, packing, and sealing according to specifications.
4. Manage inventory, ordering, supply levels, and invoice review to ensure accurate costs and quantities.
5. Assist with menu development, including standard, seasonal, and special-event offerings.
6. Monitor food costs, menu mix, labor, and other operational metrics to support profitability.
7. Schedule kitchen staff, manage labor needs, and delegate responsibilities effectively.
8. Lead, coach, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining a positive and accountable work environment.
9. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
10. Make calm, decisive store-level decisions and oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine.

Position Requirements

1. Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen procedures, and food service operations.
2. Knowledge of food costing, menu engineering, inventory control, ordering, and supply management.
3. Strong administrative and computer skills, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, delegation, and team-building skills.
5. Passion for culinary excellence with a strong palate and eye for presentation.
6. Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively under time constraints.
7. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
8. Ability to travel between properties and venues as needed.

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream.

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