Senior Sous Chef & Catering Lead

U.S. Space & Rocket Center; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center seeks a full-time Sous Chef to ensure accurate and timely preparation of daily meals and catered events for guests and staff. You will supervise kitchen operations and ensure compliance with professional standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining food safety, overseeing menu development with the Kitchen Manager, and coaching staff to meet quality and profitability goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in a full-service food establishment with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Full-service restaurant and/or gourmet food preparation required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with guests, trainees, and employees.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation standards, and operation of food service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed standards for cleanliness and sanitation of food service areas and equipment.
• Lead, direct, budget, and schedule staff and resources.
• Develop, evaluate, and update daily and catering menus in collaboration with Kitchen Manager and Director of Food Service.
• Ensure meals are prepared to recipe specifications and in sufficient quantities for diners.

Skills

Verbal communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff scheduling

Tools

Windows OS

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center seeks a full-time Sous Chef to ensure accurate and timely preparation of daily meals and catered events for guests and staff. You will supervise kitchen operations and ensure compliance with professional standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining food safety, overseeing menu development with the Kitchen Manager, and coaching staff to meet quality and profitability goals in a fast-paced environment.