Jr Sous Chef

Do & Co; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury global gourmet entertainment seeks a dynamic and eager Jr Sous Chef in Miami. You'll manage kitchen operations, uphold culinary excellence, and ensure quality service. Joining us means being a part of an innovative company that values creativity and career development in the culinary arts.

Benefits

401K and healthcare benefits

Daily Complimentary Meals

Genuine career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in high-volume kitchens.
• HACCP knowledge is required.
• Schedule flexibility is essential for different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and culinary team.
• Ensure quality, presentation, and food cost control.
• Train and supervise kitchen personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Self-motivated

Ability to monitor waste

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary

Job description

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Jr Sous Chef in Miami.

About DO & CO:

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

What we offer:

• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and healthcare benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day Kitchen operations and culinary team in an assigned area. execute daily food service, quality, technique, portion, presentation and food cost control.
• Examine the freshness of ingredients and participate in food tastings. standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Ensure there is no shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients and inform the Executive Chef accordingly.
• Participate in the growth of overall catering: Cost, Quality, Presentation and Innovation.
• Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met. Ensure products always meet the meal specifications and the utmost quality standards.
• Ensure that appropriate maintenance and safety standards are followed
• Ensure that kitchen team strictly adheres to state and federal regulations when it comes to food storage, handling and preparation and other safety and sanitation codes involving culinary utensils, kitchen equipment and overall cleanliness.
• Maintain Culinary Excellence Standards.
• Train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchens
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary is highly desired
• HACCP Knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated
• Ability to deal with heavy workload, work in a team as well as independently, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to accurately monitor and reduce waste
• Schedule Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)

Diversity & Inclusion statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.