Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Ops & Menu Strategy

Guest Services, Inc.; Warrenton (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Chef and act as second in command in the kitchen. The role involves planning menus, directing staff, and ensuring quality and cost control to meet client objectives and customer needs.

You will assist in forecasting portions, supervising culinary staff, managing inventory, and maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen environment. Strong English communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service preferred.
• Food Safety Certification and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with the client.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and developing menus, and forecasting portion specifications to unit. Analyze and cost food items. Ensure compliance with established budget.
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, disciplining, and directing the culinary staff.
• Control expenses. Determine food and supply needs for unit. Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the unit to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods. Ensure food quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected need.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Sanitation habits

Customer service

Communication with client

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Culinary orAssociate’s degree

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Chef and act as second in command in the kitchen. The role involves planning menus, directing staff, and ensuring quality and cost control to meet client objectives and customer needs.

You will assist in forecasting portions, supervising culinary staff, managing inventory, and maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen environment. Strong English communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.