Sous Chef

HMSHost; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Sous Chef in Orlando, Florida. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing food production processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of kitchen experience, culinary training, and strong management skills. This position offers a variety of benefits including health insurance and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Referral program

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, culinary training preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of kitchen operations and supervision experience.
• Serve Safe Management certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen staff activities, assign responsibilities.
• Promote safety and sanitation, follow HACCP procedures.
• Assist with menu planning and inventory management.

Skills

Team management

Delegation

Issue resolution

Coaching skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Post-secondary culinary training preferred

Brand certification a plus

Certification in Serve Safe Management required

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Position: Sous Chef

Code: BF1031

Summary:

The Sous Chef assists with overseeing a kitchen with complex operations and manages the kitchen’s food and production processes. This position participates in food preparation, seasoning, cooking, supervises kitchen staff, and performs other responsibilities as directed by management. This is an exempt position, typically reporting to the Restaurant Chef, depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists in supervising daily kitchen staff activities, assigns responsibilities, and sets deadlines for timely completion of tasks.
2. Promotes safety and sanitation, inspects food handling, establishes safe practices, and follows HACCP procedures.
3. Assists with menu planning, inventory management, and supplies.
4. Maintains effective cost control, service, and quality standards to maximize sales and profits.
5. Ensures compliance with company, franchise, and regulatory standards, and that all products are prepared and presented according to brand or company standards.
6. Serves as a resource for resolving complex problems and issues.
7. Provides recommendations regarding hiring, firing, and staff promotions or changes.
8. Maintains effective communication and positive relations with staff, including performance reviews, discipline, and development programs.
9. Delivers high-quality customer service, ensures staff training, and supports customer satisfaction and product quality.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

1. High School diploma or GED required; post-secondary culinary training preferred; brand certification a plus.
2. 3 to 5 years of experience in kitchen operations and staff supervision.
3. Certification in Serve Safe Management required.
4. Demonstrates team management, delegation, issue resolution, coaching skills, and motivational abilities.
5. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
6. Ability to speak, read, and understand instructions, policies, and communicate effectively with individuals.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V). Drug-Free Workplace (DFW).

Source: HMSHost