Sous Chef

Job DetailsJob Location: Seascape Beach Resort - Aptos, CA 95003Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Hospitality - HotelSUMMARY: The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef on the day-to-day culinary operations. Functions include assistance with menu creation, food purchasing, staff management, and maintenance of quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all levels of cooking including food preparation, ensuring the highest quality meals are curated for our guests
Oversees breakfast, lunch, and dinner services to ensure food is timed correctly and kitchen is running effectively
Assist and oversee the training and progression of new and current kitchen staff
Oversees portion control, ensures all meals are cooked to temperature and all recipes are followed as instructed
Inspect stations and equipment on a regular basis to ensure that areas are kept clean, sanitary and in operating order
Executes banquet and wedding events ranging from 100-500+ attendees
Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
Assist with staff scheduling, monitors employee productivity and meal breaks
Guarantee food service sanitation standards are met including food being temped correctly and items are labeled accurately
Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor

QualificationsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 4 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
Culinary graduate preferred
High school or GED graduate

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  

Ability to read, comprehend and provide instructions in English, both written and verbal
Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in Outlook and Internet applications

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

Food Handling Certification
Must provide valid document(s) to work in the US