
Sous Chef
- New Orleans, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage associates in scheduling, training, developing, coaching and counseling, conducting reviews. Also, focus on attracting, interviewing, retaining and motivating the associates while providing a safe work environment.
- Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.
- Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of outlets, banquets, seasonal and special menus.
- Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
- Scheduling of staff according to budget and business forecast.
- Provide kitchen support for banquet functions.
- Oversee proper handling and tracing of banquet food returns at end of functions.
- Directs proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
- Comply with EcoSure & health code standards for sanitation.
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
- Directs proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
- Knows expectations and ensures that staff understands them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines.
- Provide support and leadership to accomplish our Medallia food quality score.
- Checks and controls sign-in and sign-out procedures for kitchen staff.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
- Experience for a minimum of 2 years in a sous chef role or supervisory role in a mid to larger sized hotel
- Must be able to obtain Safe Serve Manager's certification within 30 days of employment.
- Candidate must have proven culinary skills and must be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
- Able to create, prepare, and execute all meal periods and service types, including plated, individual presentation, buffets, and traveling menus.
- Experience beyond New Orleans cuisine is a plus; creative and up to speed on new concepts and food trends.
- Ability to create & cost menus, and procure items for menu’s.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- Must have valid food handlers Certification and Louisiana Responsible Vendor Card.