Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Catering Ops

American Food & Vending Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Vision Plans, FSA/HSA

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef in San Antonio, TX to support the Executive Chef and General Manager with daily culinary services. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed.

The role involves assisting with food stations, catering events, guiding BOH staff, and maintaining production records in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include weekly pay and medical plans.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality preferred.
• Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining preferred.
• Prior experience with planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
• Possess strong time management skills, able to multitask and enjoy working in a time sensitive, fast paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of all local and state food safety regulations.
• Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, and bend for daily work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager and Executive Chef with all culinary points of service including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food handling safety protocols are met.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.
• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Time management

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Culinary degree from an accredited association

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering systems

Inventory systems

Job description

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef in San Antonio, TX to support the Executive Chef and General Manager with daily culinary services. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed.

The role involves assisting with food stations, catering events, guiding BOH staff, and maintaining production records in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include weekly pay and medical plans.