Sous Chef

American Dining Creations; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

Training programs

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef and Executive Chef in delivering daily culinary services. You will collaborate with culinary staff to ensure recipes are followed and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include guiding BOH staff, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and keeping production records. You may cover shifts during peak times and will meet daily with the Executive Chef or General Manager to review operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality preferred.
• Three years of leadership experience in culinary settings.
• Experience scheduling, hiring, and staff development.
• Knowledge of local and state food safety regulations.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary service points, including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance and supervision to BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and safety protocols are followed.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and production records up to date.
• May cover a shift or station during peak hours; meet daily with Executive Chef/GM.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Staff leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering software

Inventory systems

Job description

Pay: - Pay varies by locationLocation: WEBSTER GROVES, MOSummary: 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 UsTogether, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.Our MissionTo create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.Our VisionTo be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.Family – Treat people as family.Integrity – Do the right thing.Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.Teamwork – Win together.American Dining Creations Offers:Weekly pay401K with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramEligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSAOngoing training and development programsBonus programs for eligible positionsAmerican Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Chat with Scout, our virtual hiring assistant to apply for this position right from your mobile device. Text JOB to [phone] to get started!