Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Service Excellence

American Food & Vending; Chattanooga (TN); 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, and Vis

FSA/HSA

Ongoing training

Bonus programs

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include assisting with food stations and catering events, supervising BOH staff, maintaining recipe standards and production records, and ensuring safe handling of ingredients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality preferred or culinary degree from an accredited association.
• Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role (retail, hotels, business, or education dining preferred).
• Experience planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
• Strong time management skills, able to multitask in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of local and state food safety regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and bend daily.

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

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering systems

Inventory systems

Job description

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

Responsibilities include assisting with food stations and catering events, supervising BOH staff, maintaining recipe standards and production records, and ensuring safe handling of ingredients in a fast-paced environment.