Sous Chef - Corporate Dining

Job Description Summary:

In this role, you will assist the Head Chef with menu planning, staff management, and daily kitchen operations. You'll be responsible for executing food production, ensuring our food quality and safety standards are met, and confidently managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

Job Description:

Delegates tasks to cooks and other staff, oversees their work, and ensures smooth kitchen operations.

Prepares and cooks dishes, to food meet high standards, and maintains consistency in taste and presentation.

Assists in creating new menu items for special events and company events

Tracks ingredient stock, orders food and supplies, and manages inventory to prevent shortages.

Maintains kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, all equipment is functioning properly, and adheres to safety regulations.

Trains new employees, helps with staff scheduling, and may conduct staff assessments.

Steps in to manage the kitchen in the executive chef's absence and motivates the staff to maintain a positive environment.

Knowledge of all various cooking techniques and familiarity with high volume food preparation.

Ability to lead and motivate a team while fostering a collaborative, healthy environment.

Crucial multi tasking oriented as well as ensuring timely food service.

Essential for managing inventory, maintaining standards, and ensuring consistent dish quality.

Adept at finding solutions to unexpected challenges that arise during service.

Qualifications:

At least 2-5 years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a high-volume dining setting; corporate dining, cafeteria environment.

Practical experience in kitchen environments, working through various positions, is crucial for developing the necessary skills and understanding of kitchen pressures. ​

An Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or certificate in culinary arts from an accredited institution is highly preferred, but not required.

Salary Range for this specific Sous Chef position is $70k - $85k

Qualification(s):

Education(s):

Bachelor of Arts (B.A): Culinary Arts

Work Experience:

Experience Range IV: 8 - 13 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field

Skill(s):

Corporate Dining, Employee Management, Food Preparation, Food Production, Food Services, Menu Development, People Management, Professional Presentation, Safety Standards, Staff Scheduling

Language(s):

English

Certification(s):

Not Applicable

The anticipated compensation range is

80,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.