Lead Sous Chef - Elevate Guest Experience

SSA Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Meal plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

SSA Group in New Orleans is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations under the Executive Chef. The role focuses on creating high-quality products, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring a safe, efficient dining environment.

You will collaborate on menu pricing, prepare for events, and train team members while upholding SSA Group standards and sustainability initiatives in a dynamic hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of food preparation experience.
• ServSafe or Food Handling Certified.
• Knowledge of HAACP

Responsibilities

• Create competitive quality products.
• Supervise and participate in creating high-quality products for events and food service locations.
• Assist in menu pricing and preparation.
• Estimate food consumption for events and request necessary products.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques.
• Train, coach, counsel, and resolve problems.
• Comply with all food safety regulations and practices.
• Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures.
• Support the management of payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines.
• Oversee quality, product levels, and inventory of products.
• Manage employees in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Incorporate sustainable resources into the culinary selections.
• Perform specialty projects as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Respond to guest requests and take action to ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Safety compliance

Job description

SSA Group in New Orleans is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations under the Executive Chef. The role focuses on creating high-quality products, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring a safe, efficient dining environment.

You will collaborate on menu pricing, prepare for events, and train team members while upholding SSA Group standards and sustainability initiatives in a dynamic hospitality setting.