Creative Sous Chef: Menu Innovation & Growth Path

Settles Hill Banquets & Events; Village of Altamont (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Competitive compensation

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Settles Hill Banquets & Events is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to create innovative menus and specials while preparing meals.

The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and a strong leader with a passion for meals that “wow.” You will supervise line cooks, maintain high food quality, monitor inventory, and ensure safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced banquet kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Culinary school certification preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification required.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes.
• Ability to stay calm and perform under pressure.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and task reception.
• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Grill, fry, and sauté experience is required.
• Ability to actively work the line.
• Pay to commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative menus according to seasonal ingredients and customer needs.
• Prepare and plate food following kitchen specs in a sanitary, timely manner.
• Assist Head Chef to improve kitchen operations and profitability.
• Supervise and coordinate food prep and presentation.
• Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff.
• Maintain inventory levels and check incoming deliveries.
• Adhere to all food safety rules and regulations.
• Follow recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and organization.
• Ensure quality of cooked and served food.
• Supervise kitchen staff and other employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Kitchen management

Line supervision

Grill experience

Fry experience

Sauté experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Culinary school certification

ServeSafe Certification

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Settles Hill Banquets & Events is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to create innovative menus and specials while preparing meals.

The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and a strong leader with a passion for meals that “wow.” You will supervise line cooks, maintain high food quality, monitor inventory, and ensure safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced banquet kitchen environment.