
Sous Chef - (Golden 1 Center)
- Sacramento, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist the Executive Chef in the planning and development of menu items and recipes for concessions, catering, and premium locations
- Assists in maintaining high standards of sanitation and cleanliness
- Aids the Executive Chef in maintaining the highest possible rating from the Health Department
- Assists in the training, safety, sanitation, and accident prevention controls within the kitchen
- Helps to develop and test recipes as well as techniques for food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality
- Assists in the assurance of consistent food qualities in both presentation and preparation
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while working within budget guidelines.
- Help ensure that all recipes and methods are being followed
- Ensures the maintenance of kitchen equipment
- Reports and documents hazardous conditions or unsafe practices within the work environment
- Contributes to the creation of menu specifications for all food items, including all pricing information
- Works directly with the Executive Chef on food production and menu development
- Ensures high and consistent food qualities in both presentation and preparation
- Conduct meetings/pre-shifts to update staff on daily goals and objectives.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef
- The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or have graduated from a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 2-3 years of management experience in high-volume venues or the contract food service industry for a sports and entertainment venue
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
- Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills
- Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management
- Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements, including late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- High level of attention to detail and organization
- Strong leadership skills
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