Sous Chef
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Raines Co. - Your Future is Now!
You are a cook that takes pride in your food presentation and taste. You understand the importance of maintaining consistent food preparations and presentation. You enjoy preparing food and cooking to order. You understand the importance of maintaining the kitchen food storage and meeting Health Department guidelines. You are the expert in the kitchen.
Established in 1988 as a family-owned business we have grown into a fully integrated development management and investment company that develops operates and owns the worlds leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates with our partners and within the communities where we operate.
We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits 401K a generous PTO program and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.
Position Summary:
The Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating supervising and directing all aspects of the hotels food production while maintaining profitable food and beverage operations and high quality products and service levels.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists the Executive Chef in meeting and exceeding the companys budget and in ensuring all kitchen staff are trained to the highest standards
- Holds and maintains applicable certification requirements for position to include: Food Handler Alcohol Awareness CPR and First Aid ServSafe and any required certifications
- Control food and labor costs while consistently providing high quality menu items and maximizing guest satisfaction
- Orders food as required to maintain appropriate stock according to sales levels
- All sub standard food is returned appropriately to the supplier and credits issued
- All deliveries are checked for accuracies to include quantities and pricing
- Controls waste and records discards/spoilage
- Use company-wide tools systems and applications without exception
- Staff food policy is followed with no unauthorized food leaving the kitchen
- Stock rotation is followed
- Must work well in stressful high pressure situations maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary
- Effective at listening to understanding clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data
- Knowledgeable and aware of local competition and industry trends
- Responsible for organizing directing supervising and assisting in the preparation and service of all food based on standardized recipes for all outlets while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product
- Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness sanitation and safety in the kitchens service stations work and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio
- Plans meals and service while directing and guiding the kitchen staff with various assignments i.e. pricing banquets etc.
- Responsible for providing oversight of the kitchen staff outlets banquet food display merchandising and operations of the department as required.
Experience and Education:
Prior Sous Chef Lead Cook experience
Wood burning pizza oven experience a plus
Culinary training and experience
Kitchen proficiency and Supervisory experience
Certifications as required by Federal State or Local agencies
ServSafe Certification
Proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar computer applications
Minimum High school diploma GED or equivalent
Culinary Arts degree or diploma preferred
Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pre-employment background check required.
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Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
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