Sous Chef

Settles Hill Banquets & Events

Village of Altamont (NY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Competitive compensation

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Settles Hill Banquets & Events is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to create innovative menus and specials while preparing meals.

The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and a strong leader with a passion for meals that “wow.” You will supervise line cooks, maintain high food quality, monitor inventory, and ensure safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced banquet kitchen environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Prior culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
Culinary school certification preferred.
ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification required.
Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes.
Ability to stay calm and perform under pressure.
Excellent management and leadership skills.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and task reception.
Reliable transportation is a must.
Grill, fry, and sauté experience is required.
Ability to actively work the line.
Pay to commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Create innovative menus according to seasonal ingredients and customer needs.
Prepare and plate food following kitchen specs in a sanitary, timely manner.
Assist Head Chef to improve kitchen operations and profitability.
Supervise and coordinate food prep and presentation.
Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff.
Maintain inventory levels and check incoming deliveries.
Adhere to all food safety rules and regulations.
Follow recipes and portion control guidelines.
Assist with kitchen cleaning and organization.
Ensure quality of cooked and served food.
Supervise kitchen staff and other employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Kitchen management

Line supervision

Grill experience

Fry experience

Sauté experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Culinary school certification

ServeSafe Certification

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented

We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our Head Chef to create innovative menus/specials and prepare delicious meals. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and a strong leader. If you have a passion for creating meals that “wow,” we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement

Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

Create innovative menus according to the seasonal availability of ingredients and customer expectations
Prepare and plate food according to kitchen specifications in a sanitary and timely manner
Assist Head Chef with kitchen operations with a goal of increasing revenue and profit
Supervise and coordinate food preparation and presentation
Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff
Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and check in all incoming deliveries for appropriate inventory
Follow all food safety rules and regulations
Follow recipes and portion control guidelines
Assist with cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
Assume responsibility of the quality of food that is cooked & served
Ability to supervise kitchen and associated employees

Qualifications