Senior Sous Chef - Large-Scale Dining & Events

Lancer Hospitality; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM insurance

Discount program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Lancer Hospitality in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the Zoo Knoxville team. This role requires drug screening and background check, and involves developing menus, maintaining safety standards, and overseeing daily production of dishes for a range of events.

You will lead culinary staff, manage inventory and budgets, ensure high quality, consistency, and exceptional service, and contribute to special functions and catering opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills for large quantity production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven track record of cost control and budgeting.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus aligning tastes, nutrition, prep practicality and budget.
• Maintain production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct daily preparation of standard and gourmet items.
• Evaluate raw food quality and ensure finished product quality.
• Inspect units for quality, appearance and cleanliness.
• Lead culinary production for events, monotony breakers and catered functions.
• Supervise preparation and display for special functions.
• Maintain inventory controls and interview, train and evaluate staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget management

Cost control

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in institutional management or related field

Job description

Lancer Hospitality in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the Zoo Knoxville team. This role requires drug screening and background check, and involves developing menus, maintaining safety standards, and overseeing daily production of dishes for a range of events.

You will lead culinary staff, manage inventory and budgets, ensure high quality, consistency, and exceptional service, and contribute to special functions and catering opportunities.