Jr Sous Chef

Luminary Hotel & Co; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves preparing meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring high culinary standards in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a vibrant team that values creativity and teamwork, while contributing to an exceptional dining experience for guests. With a commitment to employee development and a culture of support, this opportunity promises a rewarding career in the culinary arts.

Benefits

HSA & Flexible Spending Account

Basic Life & Disability Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Discounts

Free Meal

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a restaurant setting preferred.
• Strong culinary skills with a focus on food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing kitchen staff and daily operations.
• Prepare ingredients and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Culinary Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Machinery

Knives

Job description

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

The Junior Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing the kitchen in a multitude of tasks to include the day to day preparation of the meals within all the F & B outlets and to continually uphold the standards in accordance to the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.

What you have

• High School diploma or equivalent or higher
• Minimum of 1 year experience in restaurant
• Previous culinary kitchen experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

What you’ll do

• Assist with the day to day managing of the kitchen staff
• Assist the Executive chef with scheduling of kitchen staff
• Basic vegetable prep – peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning
• Basic & advanced sauce prep – to include stocks, salad dressings, vinaigrettes, emulsifications
• Butchering – processing whole poultry, fish, and primal cuts of larger animals
• General cleaning – to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
• Dishwashing – all Epicurean kitchen staff wash dishes
• Line cooking – working with other cooks under the supervision of the chef
• Plating dishes – presenting food for guest to the chef’s specifications
• Expediting – assisting chefs in directing the flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room
• Demonstration cooking – assisting Epicurean chefs and guest chefs with presentations
• Assist with plate up presenting food for guest to the chef’s specifications
• Ability to understand and communicate kitchen orders
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively
• Ability to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills
• Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
• Able to make great quality food
• Follow SafeStaff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
• Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
• Restock clean dishes, flatware and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areas
• Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
• Clean or prepare various food for cooking or serving to include peeling vegetables, portioning products, etc.
• Follow proper hand washing procedures
• Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
• Sweep, scrub, mop floors. Wipe walls, coolers, freezers and equipment
• Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales daily
• Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup
• Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies
• Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
• Able to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basis
• Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant
• Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience to ensure high performing scores on the GSS according to Marriott

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to use knives, kitchen machinery safely and effectively
• Ability to lift 20 lbs
• Long hours sometimes required

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

About Us

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida. A bright future with stellar benefits awaits!

We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program:

• HSA & Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life & Disability Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Discounts for hotel team members through Marriott Explore Program
• FREE meal (full-service hotel team members only)