San Diego Zoo Safari Park · Nationwide / location varies · posted 19 days ago
The Sous Chef is responsible for the day-to-day kitchen operations, people management, and banquet culinary execution at assigned location. This position reports to the Chef/Executive Chef. WHAT YOU WILL DO • In collaboration with the Chef/Executive Chef, will partner on oversight of kitchen staff including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training and development, mentoring and performance management. • In collaboration with the Chef/Executive Chef, prepares and executes special events, banquets and themed menus. • Participates in the execution of administrative functions including but not limited to scheduling and payroll. • Successfully partners with Front of the House/Catering and Restaurant Management Teams. • Participates in menu development for restaurants and banquets/catering and commissary operations. • Responsible for daily operations of full service restaurant, banquets/catering and commissary kitchen including accuracy in product ordering, forecasting and scheduling. • Develops best practice facility standards and provides guidance and performance expectations to meet DEH standards. • Ensures proper equipment is in place and functional. • Responsible for accurate recipe implementation and oversight of inventory activities. • Monitors inventory levels. • Ensures highest food safety standards including but not limited to correct food temperatures, conducting safety training, inspections and maintaining documentation to comply with federal, state and local food safety standards. • Partners with Chef/Executive Chef to forecast labor usage for kitchen operations and food/supply costs. • Ensures safe working conditions and practices, including high levels of food safety and sanitation. • Research new products with sustainability and conservation to implement in support of the organization's mission. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR JOB EXPERIENCE • Must have 1-2 years of prior culinary management experience. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS • Certification from accredited culinary program or equivalent specialized training required. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE • Knowledge of various styles of cuisine preparation and presentation. • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team. • Comfortable with computers and working with Microsoft Office products and ordering systems. • Must be able to understand how to write and to read recipes and custom menus. • Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written). • Strong working knowledge of food safety rules and regulations. • Knowledge of banquets/catering operations and the overall food profession. • Knowledge of policies and procedures based on the food guidelines and industry best practices. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a high volume environment with competing deadlines. SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER • Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park • Family Passes • Complimentary Tickets • Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park • Local and In-House Discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program Salary • Salary Range: $77,225 to $86,878
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