Culinary Production Lead for Events & Dining

Guest Services; Hertford (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services is seeking a Production Sous Chef to manage day-to-day food and beverage operations, supervising Lead Cooks and Cooks, and ensuring high-quality service for clients and guests.

You will assist the Production Chef in planning dining operations, directing kitchen activities, and maintaining safety, sanitation, and cost controls while producing exceptional culinary experiences for events and daily service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary degree or seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Safety Certification including ServSafe Food Protection Manager.
• Strong sanitation habits and HAACP standards; focus on safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily food production and staff schedules to ensure economical and timely production.
• Supervises payroll, schedules, mentoring, and discipline for staff.
• Conducts weekly training to develop hourly production staff in culinary arts.
• Oversees food and beverage service production, distribution of assignments, and timely preparation of menu items.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards; ensures SOPs for equipment and facilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Food production

Menu planning

Safety compliance

HAACP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Guest Services is seeking a Production Sous Chef to manage day-to-day food and beverage operations, supervising Lead Cooks and Cooks, and ensuring high-quality service for clients and guests.

You will assist the Production Chef in planning dining operations, directing kitchen activities, and maintaining safety, sanitation, and cost controls while producing exceptional culinary experiences for events and daily service.