Executive Sous Chef

Troon International; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated culinary supervisor to lead food preparation efforts in a fast-paced kitchen. This role involves overseeing culinary staff, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining cost control. The ideal candidate will possess a culinary certificate and relevant experience, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Join a team that values quality and innovation in food service, and contribute to creating exceptional dining experiences. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certificate in culinary arts or related field required.
• 3-6 months of experience in food preparation and kitchen supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and ensure high-quality standards are met.
• Train associates in food preparation and kitchen equipment operation.
• Assist in budgeting and managing food cost control.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Sanitation Standards

Culinary Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Certificate from college or technical school

3-6 months related experience

Job description

Assists in direct supervision of culinary staff, food production, scheduling, training, maintaining quality standards and food cost control to create quality food products.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and manages food preparation for a specific area of the kitchen (i.e. restaurant line, banquets, shifts). Supervises and ensures production of consistently high-quality food.
• Adheres to established control procedures for cost and quality such as food production charts, par inventories, standardized recipes, use records, food costing sheets, etc.
• Ensures all recipes are followed and prepared consistently.
• Monitors and checks the maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintains quality sanitation standards.
• Maintains and implements daily food prep.
• Assists Executive Chef with the ordering of all food.
• Assigns duties to associates for efficient operation.
• Maintains and evaluates existing food concepts. Assists in the development of new food concepts.
• Assists in the achievement of budgetary objectives for the Food and Beverage department.
• Processes requisitions for supplies quickly and efficiently.
• Promotes effective communication among the operational departments that interact with the kitchen such as Banquets, Restaurant, and Snack Bar.
• Trains and supervises associates in the proper preparation of menu items and operation of equipment.
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting), and rotation of food products to comply with health department standards.
• Assists the department manager in interviewing, training, planning, and assigning duties.
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining staff.
• Addresses complaints and resolves issues.
• Assists in the coordination of department members that may include, but is not limited to: Cooks and Stewards.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

Certificate from college, technical school, or accredited facility; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

Frequently stands and walks; uses hands; talks or hears. Regularly reaches with hands and arms, tastes or smells. Occasionally sits and stoops, kneels, crawls, or crouches. Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds (team lift).

Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); may come into contact with toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); may work in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

Food Safety and Sanitation Training or Safe Serve Manager Certificate.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. associates may be required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment associates may use are in English).
• Knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health regulations.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.