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Acadia Healthcare

PR · On-site

Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Perform routine tasks related to clean up and ...

San Juan Capestrano

Ayudante de Cocina

San Juan, PR · On-site

Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Perform routine tasks related to clean up and ...

AppleOne

OFICIAL DE PLATAFORMA | $11.25PH

San Juan, PR · On-site

$11.25/hr

Buscamos un(a) Oficial de Plataforma responsable de ingresar y retirar socios, orientarlos en cuanto a los servicios que se ofrecen. Horario: Lunes a viernes de 9:00 am - 5:00 pm y sábados 9:00am-1 ...

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What is an executive sous chef?

As an executive sous chef, you are second-in-command in a restaurant’s kitchen, answering to the executive chef. Your responsibilities are supervising kitchen staff and coordinating the food production process. Your job duties include enforcing health and safety standards, training sous chefs and other staff, assisting with food preparation, checking the quality of the work of the line cooks, and communicating with front-of-house managers to ensure a high level of service. Most executive sous chefs have a degree from a culinary school. However, your most important qualification is proven cooking and managing experience. You need strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure to succeed in the competitive restaurant industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive sous chef?

To thrive as an Executive Sous Chef, you need advanced culinary skills, experience in kitchen management, and formal culinary training or certification. Mastery of commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food safety regulations is typically required. Leadership, creativity, and strong organizational skills are essential soft skills for managing teams and delivering high-quality dishes. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and a positive dining experience for guests.

How does an executive sous chef typically balance administrative duties with hands-on kitchen responsibilities?

As an Executive Sous Chef, balancing administrative tasks with active kitchen leadership is a key challenge. You'll oversee inventory management, scheduling, and compliance with food safety standards while also being present on the kitchen floor to supervise staff, assist with prep, and ensure quality control. Effective time management and delegation are essential, as you'll need to support the Executive Chef, mentor junior team members, and respond to real-time kitchen demands, especially during peak service hours.

What is the difference between Executive Sous Chef vs Sous Chef?

AspectExecutive Sous ChefSous Chef
Credentials Culinary degree, experience in kitchen management Culinary training, experience in food preparation
Work Environment High-end restaurants, hotels, large kitchens Daily kitchen operations, food prep
Role Focus Assists Executive Chef, manages kitchen staff Prepares dishes, supervises cooks

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and oversees kitchen operations, while the Sous Chef focuses on food preparation and supervising cooks. Both roles require culinary skills, but the Executive Sous Chef has more managerial responsibilities and often works in larger, upscale establishments.

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CHEF MANAGER - CAUGUAS, PUERTO RICO

Caguas, PR • On-site

Compass Group
Catering • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

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Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

Título del puesto: [[title]] 

Salario: $45,000 - $50,000

Como compañía líder en servicios de comida y apoyo, Compass Group USA es conocida por su gente, servicio y resultados extraordinarios. Si ha tenido hambre y ha estado fuera de casa, es probable que haya probado la deliciosa comida de Compass Group y haya experimentado nuestro excelente servicio. Nuestros 225 000 asociados trabajan en galardonados restaurantes, cafés corporativos, hospitales, escuelas, estadios, museos y más en los 50 estados.  Nuestro alcance se expande constantemente para dar forma a la industria y crear nuevas oportunidades de innovación. ¡Únase a la familia Compass hoy mismo!

Gente extraordinaria. Servicio extraordinario. Resultados extraordinarios.

Todas y cada una de las personas desempeñan un papel fundamental en el crecimiento y el legado de nuestra compañía. Sabemos que la próxima gran idea puede surgir de cualquiera. Fomentamos el desarrollo y la atracción de conocimientos que nos diferencien como compañía mientras seguimos subiendo el nivel.

¡Este puesto es elegible para una bonificación por recomendación de empleados! Si conoces a alguien que esté calificado para este puesto, utiliza la "búsqueda de empleo" en PeopleHub para recomendar a tu referencia y envíale un correo electrónico con un enlace para que se postule. Tu referencia podrá postularse haciendo clic en el enlace del correo electrónico. Puedes consultar el estado a través de tu perfil, accesible a través de Carreras en PeopleHub, haciendo clic en "seguimiento de referencias". Para consultar las pautas de recomendación de empleados, las preguntas frecuentes y la política de recomendación de empleados de Compass, envía un correo electrónico a MyReferral@compass-usa.com.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

This is a Great Opportunity to join a great company. We are seeking a growth minded Chef Manager for our growing business. In this role you will be responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service operation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving
  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
  • Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products
  • Possesses a passion for sustainability

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Must have a working knowledge of HACCP
  • Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
  • Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Experience with exposition cooking needed
  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
  • ServSafe certified is a plus

¡Postule a Compass Group hoy mismo!

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Compass Group es un empleador que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.  En Compass, estamos comprometidos con tratar a todos los Postulantes y Asociados con imparcialidad, basándonos en sus habilidades, logros y experiencia, sin importar su raza, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, condición de veterano, orientación sexual, identidad de género u otra clasificación protegida por ley.

Req ID:1558656

Compass Corporate 

Katie Zingsheim 

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