Sous Chef

Elior; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Work/Life Balance

Competitive Benefit Packages

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

401K & Company Match

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our team in and around Pittsburgh, PA. You will supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods, while coaching others in culinary techniques.

The role emphasizes menu development within budget constraints, strong production standards, inventory control, and staff supervision, with a focus on cost management and delivering excellent customer

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated institutional/hotel/restaurant culinary skills for large quantity production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven cost control and budget management track record.
• Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel/restaurant management.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus aligned with consumer tastes, nutrition, and budgets.
• Maintain production safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet items.
• Evaluate raw food quality and ensure finished product quality.
• Inspect units for food prep quality, cleanliness, and appearance.
• Implement culinary production for special events and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in prep and display of menu items for special functions.
• Maintain inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment; interview, train and evaluate staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Cost control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management

Job description

• Competitive Benefit Packages!

Why work for Elior North America?

• Weekly Pay!


• Work/Life Balance!


• Competitive Benefit Packages!


• Tuition Reimbursement!


• Employee Referral Bonus!


• 401K & Company Match!

Elior North America is a family of distinct hospitality companies with more than 50 years of industry experience and 15,000 team members united in our passion for food, service, and excellence. We share an appetite for growth which drives all of us to continually reimagine our customers’ experience.

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Sous Chef to our team in and around Pittsburgh, PA. As a Sous Chef with Elior North America, you will have the opportunity to teach others about your craft as you supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.


• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.


• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.


• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.


• Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.


• Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.


• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.


• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.


• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.


• Ensure the highest level of customer service.


• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.


• Must have 3- 5 years of culinary management experience.


• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.


• A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

Nice-to-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.

Where you'll be working:

• AHN Accounts in and around Pittsburgh, PA

Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity


• Discount Program


• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)


• EAP


• 401k


• Sick Time


• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid Time Off

Compensation Range:

• $50,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.