Catering Sous Chef & Kitchen Lead

Villa Lombardis; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Lombardis in Holbrook, NY is seeking an experienced catering sous chef to join our team. You will collaborate with the head chef to direct food preparation and oversee kitchen staff while assisting with menu planning, inventory, and supply management.

Keep stations clean and compliant with food safety standards; Serve Safe certification is a requirement for this role. Minimum 5 years of kitchen leadership experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience in catering/sous-chef role preferred.
• Serve Safe certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Direct food preparation in collaboration with head chef.
• Oversee and supervise kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu planning, inventory, and supply management.
• Maintain cleanliness of stations and ensure food safety standards are met.
• Serve Safe certification required and applied in daily operations.

Skills

Food safety

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Inventory management

Job description

Villa Lombardis in Holbrook, NY is seeking an experienced catering sous chef to join our team. You will collaborate with the head chef to direct food preparation and oversee kitchen staff while assisting with menu planning, inventory, and supply management.

Keep stations clean and compliant with food safety standards; Serve Safe certification is a requirement for this role. Minimum 5 years of kitchen leadership experience is expected.