Sous Chef
Mainsail Lodging & Development
雇用形式
全職工
招聘資訊詳細
We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
The Sous Chef supervises all food productions that are used for restaurants, banquet functions and other outlets. Support the Executive Chef to develop menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. Supervise staff and monitor food and labor budget for the department. Maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• A minimum of 5 years in a food preparation position.
• Previous experience of working in a high-end establishment essential
• Must be available to work split shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be up to date on current health & safety legislation.
• Knowledge of all the recipes and preparation and cooking procedures for all sections within the kitchen
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to eight (8) hours in length.
• Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40lbs in weight.
• Must be able to read and write English to facilitate the communication process.
• Possesses the ability to deliver results in a busy and pressurized environment.
• Ability to motivate and train team members effectively.
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
Duties
• Assist in the supervision of the production of all food items, ensure the quality of the food is to the highest standard and timing is to the correct speed.
• Assist in establishing menu forecasts based on factors including house counts, business forecast and previous experience.
• Assist in posting the menu forecast for all kitchen employees to view and checks understanding.
• Supervise kitchen and use of all stations, ensure required standards for service are met.
• Ensure all food production workers are performing duties as prescribed by quality standards established by the Executive Chef
• Coordinate and, where necessary, accelerate the smooth flow of quality products being produced and assembled so that waiting staff may deliver meal orders to dining room patrons in a timely manner.
• Maintain exemplary hygiene and safety standards in all food areas relevant to the kitchen department.
• Check walk-in refrigerators and dry storage areas for cleanliness and orderliness and provide directions/takes action as necessary.
• Verify that all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures are maintained by kitchen employees.
• Assist with food cost control through effective management of food wastage and storage. Responsibility for food purchasing in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef.
• Act in accordance with all company and statutory requirements with regards to food hygiene and employee health & hygiene.
• Keep up to date records for compliance with health & safety regulations, e.g., food storage temperature controls.
• Assist the Executive Chef in identifying and implementing departmental training needs.
• Act as a role model to kitchen staff; always demonstrates a positive attitude and promotes mutual respect within the kitchen and through other relevant departments.
• Ensure staff are motivated to deliver consistently high levels of guest service; always supporting colleagues to ensure teamwork is maintained.
• Maintain discipline within the kitchen according to standards laid down by the Company.
• Comply with all Company fire regulations and to adheres to the Company’s fire policy; remains alert to potential threats to life, safety and security with particular emphasis being placed on fire prevention, training / awareness, evacuation, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure the dress code is adhered to and personal hygiene and presentation is of the highest standard.
• Any other duties assigned by the executive sous chef and executive chef.
Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances
