Assistant Sous Chef

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative hospitality company where culinary excellence meets personal growth. As an Assistant Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering team development. This position offers a unique opportunity to refine your culinary skills in a vibrant environment that values quality, integrity, and fun. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will help maintain high standards of food presentation and service, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied. If you're passionate about the culinary arts and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Options

401K

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Hotel Rates

Training and Career Growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience required.
• Ability to coach and mentor culinary team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Train associates in job duties and plate presentation.
• Ensure high-quality food is efficiently served.
• Supervise kitchen staff in absence of Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Culinary Experience

Job description

Description

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Great opportunity to bring your culinary skills to one of North America's fastest-growing hospitality companies – Concord Hospitality Enterprises. This Assistant Sous Chef position involves tempting guests' palettes with attention to presentation, quality, and safe serving temperatures.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of quick, authoritative problem-solving and delegation to foster team growth. They should leverage their extensive experience to coach and mentor the culinary team effectively. Striving for perfection while understanding its impossibility, the candidate will find growth opportunities in an environment that values communication and organization for kitchen success.

Depending on the hotel brand, we offer various food services, from simple buffet breakfasts to plated dinners and banquets. Our Sous Chefs are team players working with operations to deliver professional, competent, and prompt service to guests and clients. Key responsibilities include:

1. Training associates in job duties, including plate presentation and display work.
2. Scheduling, evaluating, and directing personnel.
3. Maintaining open communication between management and staff.
4. Handling disciplinary actions when necessary.
5. Providing tools and equipment needed for job performance.
6. Addressing kitchen problems immediately.
7. Participating in department, staff, and kitchen meetings, inventory, and MOD program.
8. Ensuring high-quality, properly prepared food is efficiently served.
9. Establishing goals, standards, and objectives to enhance reputation and profitability.
10. Supervising kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef and overseeing utility and sanitation staff.
11. Maintaining records, recipe cards, and presentation standards.
12. Ensuring payroll hours are submitted timely.

Benefits (Full-Time Associates):

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, disability options, 401K, tuition assistance, discounted hotel rates, training, and career growth.

Why Concord?

Our culture is founded on five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. We aim to provide a great work environment, hire the best talent, and support personal development. We value work-life balance, diversity, and exceptional customer service.

If you're looking to grow and be part of a fun team, this could be your opportunity. We are an EEO employer M/F/D/V and maintain a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

Culinary experience of at least 2 years is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Source: Concord Hospitality