What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Seascape Beach Resort?
SUMMARY: The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef on the day-to-day culinary operations. Functions include assistance with menu creation, food purchasing, staff management, and maintenance of quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs all levels of cooking including food preparation, ensuring the highest quality meals are curated for our guests
- Oversees breakfast, lunch, and dinner services to ensure food is timed correctly and kitchen is running effectively
- Assist and oversee the training and progression of new and current kitchen staff
- Oversees portion control, ensures all meals are cooked to temperature and all recipes are followed as instructed
- Inspect stations and equipment on a regular basis to ensure that areas are kept clean, sanitary and in operating order
- Executes banquet and wedding events ranging from 100-500 attendees
- Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
- Assist with staff scheduling, monitors employee productivity and meal breaks
- Guarantee food service sanitation standards are met including food being temped correctly and items are labeled accurately
- Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
- Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 4 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
- Culinary graduate preferred
- High school or GED graduate
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, comprehend and provide instructions in English, both written and verbal
- Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficient in Outlook and Internet applications
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
- Food Handling Certification
- Must provide valid document(s) to work in the US
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000