Catering Sous Chef — Lead Event Kitchen & Team

SSA Consulting Group; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

On-Demand Pay Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

SSA Group @ Detroit Zoo in Detroit, MI is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations during events and daily service. You will supervise staff, create competitive quality products, ensure food safety, and partner with the Executive Chef to manage menus and costs.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, hands-on culinary skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
• Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Create Competitive quality products.
• Supervise and participate in creating high quality products for events and food service locations.
• Assist in menu pricing and preparation.
• Estimate food consumption for events and request necessary products.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques.
• Train, coach, counsel, and resolve problems.
• Comply with all food safety regulations and practices.
• Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures.
• Support management of payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines.
• Oversee quality, product levels, and inventory of product.
• Manage employees in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Incorporate sustainable resources into the culinary selections.
• Perform specialty projects as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Respond to guest requests and take action to ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Financial management

Merchandising

Analytical skills

Organization

Flexibility

Office computer skills

Team leadership

Job description

SSA Group @ Detroit Zoo in Detroit, MI is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations during events and daily service. You will supervise staff, create competitive quality products, ensure food safety, and partner with the Executive Chef to manage menus and costs.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, hands-on culinary skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.