Senior Sous Chef – Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leader

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Olympia Hospitality in Norfolk is seeking a determined Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, partner with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus, and ensure quality and cost control across all dishes.

You will supervise cooks, manage inventory, uphold health and safety standards, train staff, and drive a culture that prioritizes well-being while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Qualificações

• Minimum 2 years’ of high-volume kitchen management; catering/banquet experience, management or previous supervisory experience in food and beverage operations preferred.
• Culinary degree desirable or equivalent combination of education and work; experience with coaching and counseling and with documentation; experience with purchasing, receiving and inventory control.
• Serve Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training strongly preferred

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop innovative and seasonal menus that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients and international flavors.
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development, including creating and testing new dishes, specials, and tasting menus, and ensuring that all menu items meet quality and cost standards.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring that dishes are prepared according to established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, and that food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed at all times.
• Supervise and assist kitchen staff in various culinary tasks, including chopping, slicing, dicing, marinating, sautéing, grilling, roasting, and baking, to ensure consistency and excellence in food presentation and taste.
• Coordinate and manage kitchen operations, including ordering and inventory management, production scheduling, and equipment maintenance, to ensure smooth and efficient workflow and minimize waste and downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times, including workstations, storage areas, and equipment, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food handling procedures.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, line cooks, and prep cooks, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching to enhance their culinary skills, teamwork, and performance.
• Conduct regular training sessions and workshops on culinary techniques, menu items, and food safety practices, and ensure that all kitchen staff are properly trained and certified in food handling and safety procedures.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and taste, and conduct regular taste tests and quality checks to ensure that all dishes meet the restaurant's standards of excellence and guest expectations.

Conhecimentos

Culinary skills

Food cost analysis

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Knife skills

Expediter skills

Formação académica

Culinary degree desirable or equivalent

Ferramentas

Serve Safe Certification

Allergen Awareness Training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Olympia Hospitality in Norfolk is seeking a determined Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, partner with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus, and ensure quality and cost control across all dishes.

You will supervise cooks, manage inventory, uphold health and safety standards, train staff, and drive a culture that prioritizes well-being while delivering outstanding guest experiences.