Junior Sous Chef

Palmetto Bluff Company, LLC; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Paid life and disability coverage

Job summary

A premier hospitality company in Bluffton, SC, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to assist in daily kitchen operations. This position involves training junior cooks, managing food inventory, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. The ideal candidate should be a culinary school graduate with hospitality experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and more. Join a dynamic culinary team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Culinary school graduate or related training required.
• Previous experience in hospitality or club operations preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and Associates.
• Experience creating schedules and managing labor costs required.

Responsibilities

• Assist CDC and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Track kitchen inventory and prepare orders for menus.
• Schedule kitchen staff and monitor performance.
• Ensure food quality meets guest expectations.
• Train and guide junior cooks and interns.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication (verbal and written)

Schedule management

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Education

Culinary school graduate

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

Full Time

Bluffton, SC, US

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Job Summary

The Jr. Sous Chef is responsible in assisting the CDC and Sous Chef in daily operations of the kitchen and is hands on in day-to-day food preparation and kitchen organization. This is a key position that drives the motivation and productivity of the culinary team. This Associate will be along side Jr. cooks and interns, guiding, training, and cooking with them. The Jr. Sous Chef reports to the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine.

We offer excellent benefits, including an incredible employer contribution towards medical, dental, and vision coverage which begins on the 1st of the month following your date of hire! Other benefits include a 401(k) Plan, with an employer matching contribution, paid life & disability coverage, and more.

Essential Job Functions

• Scheduling kitchen staff and ensuring schedules are posted in a timely manner
• Consistently tracking kitchen inventory, preparing, and ordering all items for the restaurant and bar menus
• Recruiting staff and monitoring their performance
• Assisting in maintaining the overall food and labor cost
• Ensuring the opening and closing procedures for kitchen staff are completed
• Executing all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner; meeting and exceeding guest expectations
• Ensuring that standards pertaining to storage, rotation, production, portions, quality, and appearance are followed at all times
• Maintaining and improving food quality and ensuring guest satisfaction
• Assisting in developing control procedures and enforcing them
• Working closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine on menu development and recipe standardization
• Monitoring equipment maintenance and condition
• Responding accurately and completely to guests and Associates via written and verbal communication to give directions, instructions, information, answer questions, and provide service as required
• Knowing all state/local health codes and ordinances and ensuring that kitchen is complying
• Memorizing food recipes and food preparation instructions
• Remaining aware of culinary trends and always seeking to improve
• Works closely with the FOH team on menu training
• Uphold and maintain consistency in day to day cooking and plating

Qualifications

• Culinary school graduate or related training required
• Previous experience in hospitality or club operations preferred
• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate in verbal and written form with guests and Associates
• Experience implementing new food concepts and menus
• Experience with creating schedules, labor costing, payroll administration, and Associate performance management required
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in an environment with time constraints
• Must possess applicable food hygiene certificate (ServSafe)

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.
• The individual must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.

Palmetto Bluff is proud to be an EEO Employer and participates in E-Verify.