Sous Chef

About Salt & Marrow

Salt & Marrow, located at the Crowne Plaza North Augusta, is a contemporary dining destination known for its unique blend of flavorful, locally inspired dishes and exceptional service. We pride ourselves on creating an unforgettable dining experience for our guests, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients paired with expert recommendations from our knowledgeable staff. As a Server at Salt & Marrow, you will play a key role in delivering our signature guest experience.

· Assist the Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Director in supervising food preparation staff, including hiring, discipline, discharge, performance evaluations, and development.

· Schedule all subordinate associates to adhere to labor standards guidelines and maintain adequate staffing levels.

· Assist the Executive Chef in planning, coordinating, and directing food preparation across all hotel dining outlets

· Supervise and support kitchen staff, including cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers

· Assist in planning meals and developing menus.

· Assist the Food and Beverage Manager and sales staff with banquets, parties, and other special events.

· Requisition food and equipment by giving specifications, quantities, and quality descriptions.

· Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest quality standards.

· Enforce health, hygiene, and safety regulations in the kitchen

· Monitor inventory, assist with ordering supplies, and control food and labor costs.

· Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software.

· Maintain uniform and grooming standards as outlined in the employee handbook and departmental training.

· To assume responsibility for production in each area of the kitchen as business levels demand.

· Ability to follow production sheets to ensure efficient ordering of food and accurate production. Use their full potential, minimizing waste and using proper food rotation principles.

· Assist in all areas of the kitchen and fill all positions as needed.

· Responsible for opening and closing procedures for the kitchen.

· Train new staff members and participate in ongoing training for current staff members.

· Interview candidates for employment following proper interview procedures. 

· Step in for the Executive Chef when needed and ensure smooth kitchen operations during their absence

· Attend meetings as required.

- Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate business demands. 

Requirements

· Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.

· Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, and manual dexterity.

· Hearing, writing, typing.

· Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.

- Other duties may be assigned. 

· Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.

· Must have comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.

· Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.

· High school education and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.

· Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.

· CPR training required; first aid training preferred.

· Additional language ability preferred.

· Occasional travel required.

 Stepstone Hospitality and the Crowne Plaza North Augusta Hotel are Equal Opportunity Employers - EOE/M/F/D/V