Sous Chef

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the oversight of all?day-to-day operational activities of the department? 
• Maintains personal connections?with guests, clients and community organizations to encourage?guest loyalty??? 
• Assists in supervising?team members?with efforts relating?to recruitment, orientation, training, scheduling, performance management, counseling and other team member relations issues? 
• Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities needed?to perform any position?in the department?? 
• Prepares foods according to specifications and quality standards established in recipes and procedures 
• Prepares equipment and food based on forecasted needs and events
• Maintains working knowledge of all kitchen machinery operations 
• Maintains updated knowledge?related to current menu options, preparation methods and techniques, and ingredients? 
• Maintains inventory controls and dates all incoming products 
• Assists in monitoring and upholding policies and procedures for safety of guests and team members
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness throughout the department
• Assists team members and other departments as needed to contribute to operational efficiency?? 
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism 
• Strong leadership and a professional image? 
• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner