Sous Chef

Laurus; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurus is seeking a Sous Chef at StoryPoint Valparaiso to assist the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of the culinary and dining department. The role focuses on quality, menu execution and staff leadership in a fine dining setting.

Responsibilities include coaching, training, and overseeing culinary staff, ensuring high standards of plate presentation, portion control, and cost awareness while supporting resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Fine dining experience required.
• Working towards Sous Chef Certification or comparable work experience.
• Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities, strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in hiring, coaching and performance management for culinary operations.
• Directly supervise all culinary staff.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary and dining personnel.
• Supervise culinary staff regarding product quality, portion costs, controls, scheduling and staffing.
• Responsible for quality of food served by tasting items and plate presentation.
• Assist with menu planning, development and ordering of food supplies.
• Prepare and cook meals to order.
• Manage the culinary department in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Assist Cooks as needed.
• Step in during emergencies or rush periods as needed.
• Aim for 100% resident satisfaction through presentation and taste.
• Circulate through dining rooms during meals to gather resident feedback.

Skills

Fine dining

Leadership

Time management

Staff coaching

Education

Sous Chef Certification

Job description

Sous Chef StoryPoint Valparaiso

As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in successfully managing all aspects of the culinary and dining department

Required Experience

• Fine dining experience required
• Working towards Sous Chef Certification or comparable work experience
• Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities strong organization and time management skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in hiring coaching and performance management for culinary operations
• Directly supervises all culinary staff
• Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary and dining personnel
• Supervises culinary staff regarding product quality portion cost controls scheduling and staffing
• Responsible for quality of food served by tasting items and plate presentation
• Assists with menu planning and development and ordering of food supplies
• Prepare and cook meals to order
• Responsible for managing the culinary department in absence of the Executive Chef
• Assist Cooks as needed
• When necessary steps in to assist during emergencies or rush periods
• Achieve 100 resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste
• Circulate all dining rooms during meal times daily for resident feedback

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