Executive Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Training & Menu

The Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Culinary Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations under the Executive Chef. Exempt, full-time role in the Food & Beverage department, with a focus on high standards of food preparation, sanitation, and cost control.

Ideal candidate has strong culinary experience, the ability to train staff, and manage scheduling and menu planning within a hotel or resort setting.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of hot and cold food preparation.
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
• Extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees and managers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Responsibilities

• 65% Assists with training, assigning duties and supervision of the kitchen staff during the preparation, cooking and garnishment of food items.
• 10% Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• 10% Adheres to control procedures for cost and quality.
• 5% Assists in menu planning activities.
• 5% Assists in scheduling culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Equipment operation

Recipe measurements

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred

Three to five years cooking experience

Job description

The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Culinary Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations under the Executive Chef. Exempt, full-time role in the Food & Beverage department, with a focus on high standards of food preparation, sanitation, and cost control.

Ideal candidate has strong culinary experience, the ability to train staff, and manage scheduling and menu planning within a hotel or resort setting.