Sous Chef

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

401k Program

Career Opportunities

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in New Orleans is looking for a culinary supervisor to provide guidance to the staff and ensure operational goals are met. Candidates should have an Associate degree in Culinary or a related field and at least two years of culinary experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of culinary experience required.
• Minimum one year of previous supervisory experience required.
• Fluent and literate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and daily supervision to staff.
• Support and administer operational goals.
• Ensure customer service standards are followed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cost control methods

Customer service

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) in Culinary or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Introduction

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Our company offers a range of benefits, including Day 1 Benefits, 401k Program, Company Perks, Career Opportunities, Advancement Programs, and Scholarships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing guidance and daily supervision to staff in the department.
• Supports and administers operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Adheres to scheduling and coordinates with manager regarding any concerns, with attention to guest satisfaction.
• Produces menu items as listed in each restaurant; follows all prep lists and ensures kitchens are stocked and ready for service.
• Responsible for supporting compliance to departmental budgets.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with departmental and company standards and programs.
• Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
• Assists with maintaining cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory in each restaurant.
• Assists Chef de Cuisine with administrative duties, such as tracking/maintaining attendance records.
• Assists with maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable Health Department and customer service standards.
• Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to management. Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A.) in Culinary or related field, and minimum two (2) years of culinary experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of previous supervisory experience required.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.