Sous Chef

American Dining Creations; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and a major hospitality service partner operating nationwide.

This Sous Chef position in San Antonio, TX supports the Chef & Executive Chef in executing daily culinary services, maintains recipes and safety standards, and guides culinary staff to deliver high-quality meals for clients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality preferred.
• Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role preferred.
• Experience planning and managing employee schedules, hiring and staff development.
• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of local and state food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary points of service including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food handling safety protocols are met.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.
• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Time management

Staff development

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Pay: - Pay varies by location

Location: San Antonio, TX

A Sous Chef at American Dining Creations will support the Chef & Executive Chef with executing daily culinary services. This position will work with the culinary staff to ensure that recipes and safety standards are followed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary points of service including food stations and catering events.


• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.


• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food handling safety protocols are met.


• Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.


• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.


• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.


• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality or a culinary degree from an accredited culinary association is preferred.


• Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining preferred.


• Prior experience with planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.


• Possess strong time management skills, able to multitask and enjoy working in a time sensitive, fast paced environment.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.


• Knowledge of all local and state food safety regulations.


• Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, and bend for daily work schedule.

About Us

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.

At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.

We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service.

Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty.

We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.

American Dining Creations Offers

• Weekly pay


• 401K with company match


• Employee Assistance Program


• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA


• Ongoing training and development programs


• Bonus programs for eligible positions

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.