Seasonal Menus & Events Lead — Sous Chef

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food preparation, staff management, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area. You will help ensure safety, quality, and timely service while delivering excellent customer experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration on seasonal menus, proper sanitation, and strong communication with management and team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Understand food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Be familiar with the industry's best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or requests.
• Collaborate with the Chef to create seasonal, relevant and evolving menu concepts
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes
• Help with unloading, inspecting, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team player

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food preparation, staff management, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area. You will help ensure safety, quality, and timely service while delivering excellent customer experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration on seasonal menus, proper sanitation, and strong communication with management and team members in a fast-paced environment.