Sous Chef

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospitality Enterprises in Jersey City is hiring a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, train associates, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality food prep and timely service across outlets.

The role oversees scheduling, disciplinary actions, payroll submission, and participation in meetings. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, disability options, 401K, tuition assistance, and discounted hotel rates, with a performance bonus opportunity.

Job description

• Trains all associates in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities, including plate presentation, display work and all other areas that associates need to learn and grow in their position.
• Writes schedules, evaluates, and directs all personnel.
• Keeps open verbal and written communication between the management and associates.
• Writes and presents disciplinary action as needed.
• Provides associates with the tools and equipment they need to do their jobs.
• Takes immediate action on problems that are encountered in the kitchen.
• Participates in monthly department meetings, weekly staff meetings, weekly kitchen meetings, monthly kitchen inventory and the MOD program.
• Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner.
• Assists in the establishment of goals, standards, and objectives, which will further the prestige and reputation of the organization as well as result in a more profitable operation.
• Supervises the entire kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef. Also, all utility and sanitation associates; and to provide supervisory guidance, aid and counsel for all kitchen associates.
• Maintains all use records, roast meat charts, recipe cards, etc., at all times.

We are hiring a Sous Chef!

Pay Range: $55,404.02 - $69,255.02

Responsibilities

• Trains all associates in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities, including plate presentation, display work and all other areas that associates need to learn and grow in their position.
• Writes schedules, evaluates, and directs all personnel.
• Keeps open verbal and written communication between the management and associates.
• Writes and presents disciplinary action as needed.
• Provides associates with the tools and equipment they need to do their jobs.
• Takes immediate action on problems that are encountered in the kitchen.
• Participates in monthly department meetings, weekly staff meetings, weekly kitchen meetings, monthly kitchen inventory and the MOD program.
• Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner.
• Assists in the establishment of goals, standards, and objectives, which will further the prestige and reputation of the organization as well as result in a more profitable operation.
• Supervises the entire kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef. Also, all utility and sanitation associates; and to provide supervisory guidance, aid and counsel for all kitchen associates.
• Maintains all use records, roast meat charts, recipe cards, etc., at all times.

Prepares recipe cards and picture presentation of all menu items.

• Ensures payroll hours are submitted to the Accounting Department on a timely basis.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities. This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, contingent upon the successful attainment of established objectives and eligibility.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our "Associate First" culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America ---

"We Are Concord!" We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a "Great Place to Work for All."

Pay Range: $ $55,404.02 - $69,255.02