Restaurant Sous Chef

Lessing's; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group is seeking a talented Restaurant Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team in West Palm Beach, Florida. The ideal candidate will help craft diverse menus, train staff, and uphold exceptional food safety standards. This role offers opportunities to showcase culinary creativity while ensuring an unforgettable dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a culinary role.
• Strong culinary skills and experience in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to create appealing and high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the executive chef on menu creation.
• Train and manage kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Menu Development

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Staff Training

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Req#: 1d4391fa-0e59-4768-809d-aeeb010cae6c ***Please apply on our Career page directly: https://lessingsinc.peoplematter.jobs/ Position: Restaurant Sous Chef Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Work with the executive chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the restaurant’s policy and vision; • Come up with new dishes which appeal to the clients, whenever required; • Establish the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen so that everything runs smoothly; • Produce high quality dishes that follow up the established menu and level up to Lessing's standards, as well as to clients’ requirements; • Plan the food design in order to create a perfect match between the dish’s aspect and its taste; • Discover talented chefs and train them in order to reach the high standards of the location; • Train the auxiliary kitchen staff in order to provide best results in minimum time and using at the maximum the available resources; • Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours; • Create tasting menus for clients interested in contracting the food for different events (wedding, banquets, corporate dinners, birthday parties, etc.)from their kitchen; • Make sure the hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation, starting with the ingredients and ending with the finished dish which leaves the kitchen door; • Make sure that the professional equipment is in good conditions and signal any malfunction before it affects the staff or the clients. Qualifications: • 3+ years experience. • Culinary degree preferred. The Company: Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality. Salary Range (NY only): $62,400 - $80,000

About the company

130 Years of excellence, providing unique restaurant concepts, exclusive wedding venues, distinctive catering, and skillfully executed food service management.

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