Senior Sous Chef — Events & Fine Dining

Elior; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

UNUM coverage

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a skilled sous chef to join the Constellation Culinary Group in West Palm Beach, FL. You will supervise and participate in the culinary department for both ala carte and events, mentoring staff and ensuring quality ingredients, presentation and cuisine.

The role requires at least 2 years of culinary management, strong leadership, and cost-control experience within institutional, hotel, or restaurant settings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.
• Must have at least 2 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.
• A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and budgetary constraints; participate in menu planning activities.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
• Inspect assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
• Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Budget control

Education

Bachelor's degree in institutional management

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a skilled sous chef to join the Constellation Culinary Group in West Palm Beach, FL. You will supervise and participate in the culinary department for both ala carte and events, mentoring staff and ensuring quality ingredients, presentation and cuisine.

The role requires at least 2 years of culinary management, strong leadership, and cost-control experience within institutional, hotel, or restaurant settings.