Lead Sous Chef — Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Bass Pro Shops; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to provide technical and administrative support to the Executive Sous Chef and ensure smooth operation of the kitchen and food outlets. You will schedule staff, develop menus, train teams, and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have an Associates degree in culinary arts and 5 years of relevant cooking experience in hotel or conference settings, including management.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in culinary arts plus 5 years of relevant professional cooking experience in hotel and/or conference facilities.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role with experience in coordination and managing staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to perform as a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Schedule staff according to budget and business forecast and monitor daily.
• Develop additions to menu.
• Continually train and update staff.
• Responsible for product availability for restaurant and banquet items.
• Direct proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
• Direct proper maintenance of kitchen coolers and freezers (food product rotation, sanitation, labeling, etc.)
• Monitor and control all food production.
• Ensure safe working environment and techniques in the kitchen.
• Model and promote good working relationship with Front of the House managers and staff.
• Meet daily with servers and kitchen staff to communicate menu changes, discuss and resolve operational challenges.
• Understand and effectively communicate expectations to direct reports, and ensure expectations are met while adhering to proper guidelines.
• Responsible for control of sign-in/sign-out procedures for kitchen staff; including but not limited to: keys and vehicles.
• Facilitate monthly departmental meetings and follow through on unresolved topics.
• Other duties as assigned
• Instruct and assist with specialized Workshops, which may be conducted at The Ozark Mill, Finley Farms, and other locations from time to time, all at the direction of Big Cedar, LLC.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff supervision

Menu development

Communication

Education

Associates degree in culinary arts

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Bass Pro Shops is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to provide technical and administrative support to the Executive Sous Chef and ensure smooth operation of the kitchen and food outlets. You will schedule staff, develop menus, train teams, and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have an Associates degree in culinary arts and 5 years of relevant cooking experience in hotel or conference settings, including management.