Sous Chef, Banquets

Job Details: Job Location: 137 S 4TH ST - Highlands, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Overview

The Sous Chef works as a leader of the kitchen team during and between service times. Old Edwards operates multiple kitchens throughout its properties. This role will be assigned to a kitchen to lead as needed.

Responsibilities

Ensure team preparation for each service is complete, clean, and according to company standards
Assist with prep as needed
Train existing and new culinary team members on preparation, execution and plating of all menu items
Sous Chef will coach, counsel, and discipline employees as needed
Team members that could report to the Sous Chef include Line Cooks and Dishwashers
Ensure culinary areas adhere to company standards and all state and local health standards
Create daily soup and entrée specials to compliment the current menu while utilizing seasonal ingredients
Keep track of inventory and place orders to replenish. Ensure food storage areas are clean, tidy, labeled and rotate goods as required to ensure freshness
Address customer concerns and inquiries as needed
Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen
Observe each cook and station to ensure quality, consistency, and cleanliness
Communicate clearly with all kitchen and front of house teammates to ensure a beneficial and productive working environment
Accommodate guest needs in the event of allergies or aversions
Attend meetings as advised by the Executive Chef
Qualifications: Qualifications

Experience working in high volume kitchen is required.
Demonstrated leadership skills required.
Excellent teamwork skills required
Strong communication skills required
Associates or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts preferred, but not required
Must have ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Sous Chef is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, often in a hot environment
The Sous Chef must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds