What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Ridgewells Catering?
The Sous Chef is responsible for managing the day-to-day food production for our high-volume operation, servicing a wide variety of high-end off-premise events and contract accounts.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:
RESPONSIBILITIES: Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Manage a team to produce consistent, high-quality products, and maintain quality standards as per the Executive Chef
- Ensure kitchen operations are organized, clean and efficient
- Effectively manage employees to maximize productivity and meet established food preparation deadlines within budget
- Assist in the development of new and innovative culinary concepts and participate in menu planning, working closely with the Executive Chef and Production Chef
- Reviews daily/weekly production with Production Chef
- Manages inventory and puts in daily order lists.
- Train new kitchen employees and ensure the entire staff practices safe and sanitary food handling procedures per HAACP and ServSafe guidelines
- Performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business.
- A minimum of 2 years’ management experience required.
- Culinary degree is a plus.
- Proven record in managing high-end, high-volume kitchen operations; thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to prioritize, teach and delegate
- Team player with a positive, helpful personality and strong employee-relation skills
- Working knowledge of computer applications; experience using CaterXpert a plus
- Management and leadership skills.
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work efficiently in a multi-tasking, time-sensitive, fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K Retirement Plan