Chef - DJT International

Paradies Lagardère; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Paid Time Off

Premium pay for Worked Holidays

401K Program

On-line Learning system

Merchandise and dining discounts

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère at DJT International Airport seeks an experienced Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations on site. You will design and prepare high-quality dishes, manage staff, and ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, schedule planning, and a commitment to delivering first-class experiences for travelers. The ideal candidate has proven kitchen management experience, strong cooking knowledge, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Established record of kitchen and staff management.
• Ability to handle emergencies and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and design of all food items.
• Produce high quality plates by design and taste.
• Ensure timely kitchen operation meeting quality standards.
• Fill in for Executive Chef in planning and directing food prep and stock inventory.
• Train, manage and assess kitchen staff performance.
• Establish and manage work schedule.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain positive professional relations with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Sous Chef

Kitchen Manager

Food Safety

Staff Management

Emergency Handling

POS Knowledge

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

POS

Restaurant management software

Job description

Coastal Cask/Pistache, Paradies Lagardere at DJT International Airport,

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food items
• Produce high quality plates both by design and taste
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely fashion that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary and order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situations
• Manage, train, and assess kitchen staff performance
• Establish working schedule
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Established record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

Great Reasons to Work with Us

• Career advancement opportunities
• Fun Work Environment
• Medical Benefits
• Company Paid Time Off
• Premium pay for Worked Holidays
• 401K Program
• On-line Learning system
• Associate recognition Programs
• Merchandise and dining discounts
• Transportation and parking space assistance

How You Can Make a Difference

• Working for Paradies Lagardère provides you with the opportunity to create a meaningful and positive impact on your community and the environment.
• Whether working in an on-trend national brand, or an iconic concept from the local community, you will create and deliver first-class experiences for the traveling public.