What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Pepper Moon Catering?
The Sous Chef will work directly under the Executive Chef to manage day-to-day culinary
operations for all food production areas in the kitchen based on the weekly event schedule.
He/She will be responsible for working with all kitchen station teams to ensure all food
preparation, cooking, and display are completed with the highest level of quality, accuracy, and
efficiency, with utilization of all ServSafe protocols. While nurturing, and supporting the culinary
team, the Sous Chef will lead by example on or off the line and be responsible for overseeing
training and mentoring of culinary team members. He/she will work closely with the Chef de
Cuisine and the Kitchen Administrator.
Given the recent growth of Pepper Moon Catering, this position will ultimately assist the
Executive Chef by creating Standard Operating Procedures for all culinary operations, and
ensuring those standards, systems and procedures are learned, maintained, and followed by all
culinary team members. The Sous Chef will be the Lead Expeditor in the kitchen, acting as the last
line of defense to ensure all items meet our clients’ expectations. This position is a direct
stepping stone to the creation of the Executive Sous Chef Position.