Sous Chef

A Sous Chef is the culinary chef located just below the executive or head chef in a kitchen’s chain of command. Therefore, the Sous Chef has a vital role in any commercial kitchen. As second-in-command, he/she has a large amount of responsibility in the kitchen.Essentially, the Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in kitchens. This involves a large degree of supervising other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment’s notice.
Duties & Responsibilities
Work with the executive chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the restaurant’s policy and vision
Come up with new dishes which appeal to the clients, whenever requiredEstablish the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen so that everything works like a “well-oiled machinery”
Produce high quality dishes that follow up the established menu and level up to location’s standards, as well as to clients’ requirements
Plan the food design in order to create a perfect match between the dish’s aspect and its taste
Discover talented chefs and train them in order to reach the high standards of the locationTrain the auxiliary kitchen staff in order to provide best results in minimum time and using at the maximum the available resources
Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
Create tasting menus for clients interested in contracting the food for different events (wedding, banquets, corporate dinners, birthday parties, etc.) from their kitchen
Developing a cross-marketing strategy in order to increase profit, such as pairing drinks with the food served

Requirements
Proficient in English or Spanish
1 year of experience as a Sous Chef
Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
Familiar with industry’s best practices
Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus

Skills
Communication
Teamwork Oriented
Maintains a Good Energy Level
Thorough and Organized
Professional
Punctual