Lead Sous Chef – Kitchen Ops & Menu Planning

Guest Services Inc; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services Inc. in the United States is seeking a Sous Chef who serves as the direct management assistant to the Chef and is second in command in the kitchen.

The Sous Chef prepares foods for service according to the Chef and General Manager, plans and directs staff, and helps achieve operating and financial goals. Responsibilities include menu planning, costing, budgeting, recruiting and supervising culinary staff, controlling expenses, inventory, food safety, and ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent required; Culinary or Associate's degree in food service or related field preferred.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and developing menus, and forecasting portion specifications to unit.
• Analyze and cost food items.
• Ensure compliance with established budget.
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, disciplining, and directing the culinary staff.
• Control expenses.
• Determine food and supply needs for unit.
• Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the unit to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods.
• Ensure food quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected need.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Skills

Sanitation habits

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Culinary or Associate's degree in food service or related field

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Guest Services Inc. in the United States is seeking a Sous Chef who serves as the direct management assistant to the Chef and is second in command in the kitchen.

The Sous Chef prepares foods for service according to the Chef and General Manager, plans and directs staff, and helps achieve operating and financial goals. Responsibilities include menu planning, costing, budgeting, recruiting and supervising culinary staff, controlling expenses, inventory, food safety, and ensuring quality and