Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Banquets

• Shift/Hours: 5 days/40 hours - flexible schedule
• Pay Rate: $55,000 annually - DOE
• Location: Woodbridge NJ
• Experience: 1+ years

Sous Chef Position Overview:

The Banquet Sous Chef functions as a liaison between the frontline kitchen staff, the Executive Chef, and the front-of-house management team. They will attend all BEO meetings and be responsible for having a complete understanding of all information provided at these meetings.

Qualifications of the Sous Chef

• Banquet experience: 1 year (Required)
• Cooking: 1 year (Required)
• Analytics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Skills:

• Work with the Executive Chef to develop the catering menu.
• Ensure adherence to company standards of food quality.
• Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portions, and the appearance of food.
• Supervise the daily set-up for the menu; anticipate business volume and stock work areas accordingly.
• Ensure unused food is stored properly to minimize waste and maximize quality.
• Recruit and select staff.
• Participate in developing and implementing business strategies for the catering area aligned with the hotel’s overall mission, vision, values and strategies.
• Implement strategies for the kitchen that support the achievement of the catering department’s goals.
• Monitor status regularly and adjust strategies as appropriate.
• Create an environment for employees aligned with the culture through constant communication and reinforcement.
• Deliver the company experience for guests and employees.
• Communicate and reinforce the service vision of the hotel to employees.
• Create an environment at the hotel designed to stimulate all senses through personal services, amenities, and experiences provided by employees.
• Ensure that the hotel delivers the company experience by reviewing hotel operations from the customer’s perspective as well as from a business perspective.
• Keep current on the pulse of the guests, constantly seeking opportunities to follow up on their experience.
• Provide employees with the tools and environment they need to deliver the company experience.

Team Member benefits offered such as:
Health insurance
Career growth and development
Recognition and rewards programs
Paid Time Off (PTO)
And much more!

• job req # 490431
• post date 12.14.22
• job exp date 1.30.22