EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - CCK

Salary: $90000 /year

Pay Grade: 14 

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As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

The Executive Sous Chef supervises and directs the activities of kitchen staff, ensuring the efficient preparation and service of food for catering events. This position works closely with the Sr. Executive Chef to maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, and profitability. The role includes managing staff, developing recipes, controlling food costs, and ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation guidelines.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring efficient and profitable foodservice operations.
• Support the Sr. Executive Chef in the management of all kitchen activities, including training, hiring, and performance evaluations.
• Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving issues.
   

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitor kitchen staff during food preparation to ensure recipes, portion sizes, and garnishing follow standards.
• Participate in menu planning and food utilization strategies, taking into account guest preferences, menu trends, and seasonal availability.
• Control food costs by managing portion sizes and kitchen efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards, including ServSafe and safety regulations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate their assignments for efficient food production.
• Test cooked food for taste and quality, ensuring compliance with recipes.
• Develop special dishes and write detailed recipes.
• Review menus, analyze recipes, and calculate food, labor, and overhead costs, assigning prices to menu items.
• Train new cooks and familiarize them with kitchen practices.
• Estimate food consumption, requisition ingredients, and ensure the kitchen is stocked with necessary supplies.
• Enforce nutrition, safety, and merchandising standards in the kitchen.
• Address and resolve customer concerns.
• Assign and supervise cleaning tasks to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure the use of Webtrition for culinary standards and compliance.
• Schedule labor according to business needs and manage purchase compliance.
• Attend all culinary meetings as required.
• Uphold discipline to culinary programs and maintain adherence to culinary terminology.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Culinary Degree is strongly encouraged.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Hands-on chef experience, especially in high-volume and complex foodservice operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and internet tools.
• ServSafe certified is highly desirable.
   

Essential Food Safety Practices

• Must possess a valid Food Handler’s Permit.
• Current ServSafe Certification is required.
• Adhere to HACCP policies and procedures.
• Manage daily and monthly food safety training.
• Follow company standards for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and safety.
• Order food supplies from approved vendors.
• Meet all food safety regulatory requirements and pass local inspections.
   

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