Sous Chef

Basic purpose or function: Responsible for the overall operations of the Kitchen area.  Ensure the department operates smoothly while complying with policies, procedures, IHS and National Restaurant Association food safety standards.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the Food Department ordering, production, quality, cleanliness and standards.
• Responsible for the overall supervision, training and development of Food Department Kitchen Team Members.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for safety and quality of products served.
• Works with the Food and Beverage Manager to plan and price items on the menu. 
• Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all menu items.
• Responsible for menu design, production and food service of Conference Center and other events as scheduled.
• Ensure that all food items are consistently prepared and served according to the standard recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisitions of products, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures.
• Ensures that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications, received in correct unit count, received in proper condition, and deliveries are performed in accordance with the Kitchen and property’s receiving policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with food safety and IHS guidelines.
• Maintains proper food holding and refrigeration control points using sign off sheets and keeping track of each day, week and month.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for the Kitchen.
• Maintains clean and sanitary workstation areas.
• Responsible for training of the safe operation, cleaning and sanitizing of all Kitchen equipment.
• Establishes and administers the kitchen preventative maintenance program.
• Directs food prep assignments daily.
• Ensures stock levels of food products at line stations are appropriate levels to ensure a smooth service period.
• Ensure proper opening and closing of kitchen.
• Assist in the interviewing and selecting of Food department kitchen Team Members.
• Prepare all required paperwork in an organized and timely manner.
• Oversee and ensure that Kitchen Team Members performance evaluations are completed on a timely basis.
• Responsible for scheduling to business needs while ensuring that all positions are staffed appropriately.
• Must be knowledgeable of all policies and procedures regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Follows accident and post-accident procedures and ensures Kitchen Team Members do as well.
• Assume the duties of the front of house supervisor if needed.
• Handle guest opportunities appropriately using effective knowledge of front of house
• Provides assistance to the Food and Beverage Department Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.