Food Truck LIV | Junior Sous Chef (Overnight)

Fontainebleau Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks an overnight Food Truck LIV Junior Sous Chef to elevate the culinary experience. This role involves assisting in the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and cleanliness. You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to create and revise recipes, manage food production, and maintain excellent customer service. If you have a passion for food and a knack for leadership, this position offers a unique opportunity to shine in a vibrant environment where creativity and quality are paramount.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and HACCP.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef de Cuisine in daily operations and food quality.
• Oversee food production and ensure cleanliness in work areas.
• Deliver food orders promptly and maintain customer relations.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Team Leadership

Recipe Development

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary or Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Overview

"IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART." - Morris Lapidus A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax - however they define a perfect day. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach, and is thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.

Responsibilities

The overnight Food Truck LIV Junior Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Chef de Cuisine with the day-to-day running of assigned section of department and overall quality of foods produced while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in designated work areas. You will also be responsible for providing prompt, friendly, and courteous services of food to guests. This role is primarily overnight with the majority of hours worked between 10PM - 6:30AM. This time can fluctuate depending on the needs of the business.

Examples of Duties, include but are not limited to the following:

1. Oversee production and assist with the preparation of food.
2. Create and revise all basic recipes with Chef de Cuisine.
3. Act as liaison with restaurant managers and serving staff.
4. Monitor occupancy forecasts to minimize waste and spoilage.
5. Provide recipes, training, and experience to all staff to adhere to the quality standards of the department.
6. Ensure assigned station is properly set prior to service and make the necessary corrections if needed.
7. Ensure food is handled, processed, and stored in accordance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program.
8. Ensure good customer relations are maintained at all times, in particular when working in the public areas of the hotel.
9. Schedule labor force and assign work for efficient use of equipment and personnel.
10. Ensure compliance by all culinary personnel with Company and departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
11. Take and deliver food orders to guests and ensure correct and prompt delivery of orders.
12. May assist with cashier duties to include following all proper cash, credit card, and room charge procedures.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests.
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.
• High school education or equivalent. Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred.
• Relevant experience in a high quality, high volume, and multi-unit operations preferred. Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Food Safety Employee Training required.