Sous Chef - Hornblower - San Francisco

City Experiences; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in a vibrant environment. This role involves managing kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety, and collaborating closely with event teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership style and a love for food trends, ready to mentor a diverse team while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and teamwork, and take your culinary career to new heights in a dynamic setting with ample opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in high-volume kitchen, with 2 years in management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage back-of-house operations for cruise execution.
• Oversee food production to ensure quality and consistency.
• Coordinate with Event Managers for seamless service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Serve Safe Certificate

Job description

City Experiences is seeking a Sous Chef for our operation in San Francisco.

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

The successful Sous Chef, in conjunction with the Executive Chef, participates in managing back-of-the-house (BOH) cruise execution to ensure consistently high levels of quality, sanitation, service, and guest satisfaction while maintaining a high level of profitability.

1. Schedule all port galley staff.
2. Responsible for all ordering of products for your port, ensuring quality and competitive pricing.
3. Complete monthly food and quarterly supply inventories.
4. Maintain health standards and ensure operation remains in full compliance with Health Department and other relevant regulatory agencies.
5. Assist Executive Chef in creating, costing, and maintaining menus as needed.
6. Be available for sales managers to answer questions regarding menus and pricing.
7. Oversee all food productions to ensure quality and consistency with products.
8. Complete all costing sheets, purchase orders, and relevant paperwork for accounting in a timely manner.
9. Attend weekly catering meetings.
10. Prepare and execute food tastings as needed.
11. Work closely with Event Managers and Food and Beverage Managers to ensure a cohesive relationship between departments and identify areas for mutual support.
12. Greet guests, whenever present, with a smile and helpful manner.
13. Assist the Executive Chef as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Friendly leadership style with the ability to mentor and manage a diverse team.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a high-volume restaurant, catering, or hotel kitchen with a minimum of 2 years’ managerial experience.
• Food Handlers Certificate & Serve Safe Certificate, able to qualify for a TWIC certification.
• A passion for food and enjoyment in staying current with food trends.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values, and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We encourage all qualified applicants, including those with past arrest or conviction records, to apply. City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program where applicable.

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