Join Our Culinary Team as a Sous Chef!

The Sous Chef (Sous) is a full-time exempt position responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in all aspects of food production and menu execution for events and is ultimately responsible for overseeing the operations of the onsite kitchen for said events.

Your Role:  Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Assist Chef in all duties associated with managing food production including menu development, recipe design and organization
• Manage winery kitchen staff of 7 to 10 cooks
• Make prep lists, organize and keep inventory of on-site and off-site kitchen
• Provide on-going training to all kitchen department staff
• Assist Executive Chef in creating and maintaining a culture that is of strong work ethic, team orientation, care, hospitality, solution centered, focus, progression, intuition, celebration, creativity and follow through
• Support the kitchen teams in their production and execution of all food throughout the process in any and all ways necessary
• Communicate with the Events Department, Executive Chef and Kitchen Office Supervisor regarding all aspects of food service at events
• Follow ordering procedures for produce, dairy, meat, fish and grocery
• Plan and order inventory as needed
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• 6 years of professional cooking experience
• 2 year of experience in a lead or supervisory role
• Culinary degree preferred
• ServSafe or other California Food Handler Certification required
• Ability to attain California Food Protection Manager Certification
• Must have advanced knowledge of safe knife and kitchen equipment usage
• Experience in advanced cooking: baking, sauces, all methods and preparations of hot and cold food
• Intermediate management skills, with the ability to lead, promote and manage a positive working environment
• Fluent in English; Some Spanish language ability preferred
• Must be proactive, take initiative, have a sense of urgency and be calm under pressure
• Own essential chef attire and tools (uniforms, non-slip shoes, knives, etc.).
• Reliable transportation and access to a smartphone and email.

Culinary Staffing Services is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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