Executive Sous Chef

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for kitchen operations including, but not limited to: staffing, food production, purchasing, menu development, and managing budgets. Must also be able to provide quality cuisine and instruct others to do the same. The Executive Sous Chef will also be responsible for maintaining excellent customer service in a safe and clean working environment. Banquet and catering experience is required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

OPERATIONS:

Menu development with close attention to seasonality

• Plan and execute daily and seasonal menus

• Develop and maintain a recipe system

• Conceive, test, and develop new recipes

• Inventory purchasing

• Food purchasing – meats, dairy, seasonal produce, dry goods, etc.

• Manage the Supervisors of Dolly’s Café and the dishwashing staff

 

Manage the Production and Execution of the following:

• Meeting Services (Corporate)

• Dolly’s Café (Corporate)

• On and Off Premise Catering

 

SUPERVISION:

• Assist Executive Chef with recruitment and evaluation of kitchen staff.

• Act in place of the Executive Chef in their absence.

• Write and monitor daily production schedules and prep lists.

• Run kitchens daily production.

• Scheduling of all kitchen staff; dishwasher staff

• Control labor and food cost within the kitchen staff

• Supervise culinary staff

• Practice and oversee all procedures of H.A.C.C.P (Sanitation) plan.

 

TRAINING:

Conduct on-going training of kitchen staff to include:

• Culinary training

• Sanitation/safety training

• Equipment training

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 year culinary degree
• 2 years of successful catering and banquet experience preferably in $1M+ catering/ banquet facility
• Strong background and understanding of Classical French cooking and techniques
• Advanced baking and pastry skills
• ServSafe certified

 

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COMPENSATION

 

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

 

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$51,000.00 - $69,000.00

 

 

 

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.