Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining a positive work environment. This role requires strong leadership skills, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in food service.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes in accordance with the restaurant's standards.

- Supervise kitchen staff and ensure that all food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.

- Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items and improve existing recipes.

- Manage inventory, including ordering and receiving supplies, while minimizing waste.

- Train and mentor kitchen staff to enhance their skills and performance.

- Ensure that the kitchen is clean, organized, and well-maintained at all times.

- Assist in scheduling staff and managing kitchen operations during peak hours.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen environment.

- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety regulations.

- Excellent leadership and communication skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

- Creativity and a passion for food and cooking.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated culinary professional looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.

• Produces innovative and diversified menus that reflect the restaurant's overall vision.

• Trains the kitchen staff to adhere to restaurant policies and general sanitation regulations.

• Organizes, schedules, and directs the work of the kitchen staff, ensuring that kitchen operations are carried out quickly and effectively.

• Designs aesthetic plating presentations.

• Ensures that hygiene and food safety requirements are met.

• Maintains kitchen inventory and assigned budget.

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).

• Comply at all times with Avion Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

• Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid • Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.

• Ensure that all kitchen personnel fulfill their job functions appropriately.

• Create menus and food presentation.

• Address and resolve all customer problems in an efficient and effective manner.

• Perform spot checks for menu accuracy and taste.

• Minimize spoilage, waste and over production.

• Regularly review house counts, forecasts and VIP lists.

• Monitor all Banquet and Catering activity.

• Maintain all kitchen inventories.

• Prepare annual reviews of employees

• Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals

• Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a "hands on" approach.

• Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste

• Review food sales for accuracy daily.

• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager.