Sous Chef

Xfinity Live!; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Personal and vacation time

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Xfinity Live! in New Jersey is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the day-to-day culinary operations within company guidelines and uphold the highest standards of quality and service. You will manage staffing, training, inventory, and costs in a fast-paced venue.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to staff development, safety, and cleanliness. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years’ experience supervising/managing kitchen staff in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Experience with inventory and food ordering.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations within company guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, professional image, and uniform standards.
• Uphold high product and service quality.
• Control food costs through ordering, inventory, and financial review actions.
• Ensure safe working environment and health department compliance.
• Recruit, interview, and hire supervisory/hourly staff; supervise and mentor.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Team motivation

Hiring & training

Time management

Communication

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sous Chef Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Control and/or assist with the day-to-day culinary operations of the venue within the policies and guidelines set forth by the company, including the ensurance of appropriate levels of staffing.
• Assist with maintaining a professional company image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
• Uphold consistent product and service standards of the highest quality.
• Control and/or assist with the control of BOH food costs through appropriate ordering, maintaining weekly inventory, reviewing financial reports and taking appropriate actions.
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness in compliance with Company and Health Department standards.
• Recruit, interview and hire supervisory and hourly team members; supervise and motivate; take disciplinary action and recommend terminating hourly team members when necessary.
• Train employees, as assigned, in an ongoing basis.
• Lead by example to other team members and mentor new staff.

Sous Chef Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required. Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience of supervising and/or managing kitchen staff and working with inventory and food ordering, in a high-volume kitchen.
• Exude confidence in cooking skills and abilities.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

The Sous Chef position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Moving about the kitchen in a safe and secure manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, stooping, standing and kneeling.
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience. Eligible employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package following the required eligibility period, which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal and vacation time
• 401(k) plan with employer match

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