Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation. Being a Sous Chef resolves operational issues. Performs quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes. Additionally, Sous Chef complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Sous Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Sous Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY: Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food. Reports to the Chef and assumes responsibility for the kitchen in absence of Chef.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead Cook(s), Cook(s), Dishwasher(s), Runner(s)
QUALIFICATIONS: Sous Chefs possess a highly developed sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity, respect for all individuals (customers, vendors, and employees), solid communication skills, strong critical and analytical thinking skills, and appreciation of diversity (thought, ethnic, gender, etc.). Thorough working knowledge of POS register systems; experience utilizing word-processing, spreadsheets, inventory, internet and related PC based systems. Basic business math and accounting skills, and strong analytical/decision-making skills.
Sous Chefs must be strong team players and people developers, possess a high level of profit and loss capability, and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1- 3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue is required. Experience preparing catered events and presenting foods for special events desirable. Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
Current ServSafe certification required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bowling center environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and may be asked to occasionally lift objects with some assistance. The noise level is typical for bowling.
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