Description

The Sous Chef will:

• Assign, in detail, specific duties to all employees for efficient operation of the kitchen
• Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items
• Read and employ math skills for following recipes
• Process requisitions for supplies
• Select, train, and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items
• Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line
• Ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products as to comply with health department regulations
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality

About The Pelican Grand Beach Resort:

We are a very diverse team with a ton of personality! We are located directly on the water in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida. We often celebrate our employees accomplishments. Are you all about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun? Then we hope to welcome you to our amazing family. We also offer benefits such as:

• 401K (and 401K matching)
• Paid time off
• Insurance to include health, medical, vision, dental, hospital coverage, employee assistance program, life and accidental death, pet, and short-term disability
• HUGE employee discounts
• Multiple parking options
• One free meal during your shift
• Many recognition programs
• Referral programs
• Growth opportunities

Requirements

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must also be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform these essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of all food stations in a kitchen environment
• Ability to measure food items, cost food, place food orders and conduct/assist with inventories as needed
• Must possess basic computational ability
• Must be able to pass a background check 
• Thorough working knowledge of hot and cold food preparation.
• Must be legally allowed to work in the United States 
• Be available to work a flexible work schedule, to include evenings, weekends and holidays