Sous Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Prime Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, MO is seeking a career-driven Sous Chef to plan and direct food preparation. You will work with the Executive Chef to meet food and labor cost goals and cover kitchen duties in the executive chef's absence.

Key duties include maintaining menu consistency, enforcing hygiene standards, daily line inspections, and training cooks. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant experience.
• Culinary Degree preferred.
• Knowledgeable of Health Department requirements.
• Excellent communication, guest service and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency of all menu items.
• Maintains the highest standards of hygiene and professionalism.
• Assists in the management of the kitchen during the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Conducts daily line inspections.
• Maintains and enforces ticket times.
• Communicates any prep needs to the BOH staff.
• Continuously monitors for food waste.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Ensures that tasks given by the Executive Chef are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains open communication with the Executive Chef and other Sous Chefs.
• Assists in the prep for lunch and dinner service.
• Handles, stores and rotates product properly.
• Enforces safe and hygienic food handling practices.
• Ensures Health Department laws and regulations are followed.
• Trains cooks on the fundamentals of cooking daily.
• Butchering of fresh fish and proteins.
• Assists in creation and pricing of seasonal menu.
• Place food and supply orders; checks deliveries and storage.
• Has a firm understanding of all stations.
• Runs both inside and outside expo.
• Maintains budgeted food and labor costs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Culinary Degree preferred

Job description

The Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, MO is seeking a career-driven Sous Chef to plan and direct food preparation. You will work with the Executive Chef to meet food and labor cost goals and cover kitchen duties in the executive chef's absence.

Key duties include maintaining menu consistency, enforcing hygiene standards, daily line inspections, and training cooks. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success.