Sous Chef

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an motivated Sous Chef to our Constellation Culinary Group team in the Bronx, NY. As a Sous Chef you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of foodservice professionals in a high-end professional dining setting. Must have experience in a la carte restaurants. What you'll be doing: • Independently supervise team of culinary associates which includes; assigning and prioritizing task, following up, monitoring for accuracy and efficiency and determine if staff shift changes are necessary. • Responsible for ensuring quality and consistency is met by adjusting recipes, making menu changes as needed. Ensure that all culinary methods, procedures and quality standards are compliant with SOP’s. • Write daily party reports at conclusion of events, evaluating overall performance/ critique of event including staff, product, quantity and any other concerns. Make recommendations for future changes in menu portioning, appropriate staffing levels, recipe modifications and presentation techniques. • Liaison with Event Managers to ensure proper timing, quality and counts of products. • Develop daily party plan and recommend staffing needs and/or schedule revisions as needed. • Reprioritize tasks throughout the day/event to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency. • Manage the inventory levels of the prepared foods that they oversee in production to accommodate peak season • Participate in kitchen meeting and provide operational feedback to the CEC and CDC. • Responsible for performing period end inventory. • Oversee event party check-off, recovery and/or events. • Participate in menu and recipe development which includes updating recipes as needed and training others on how to recreate the dishes. • Develop and implement ideas and suggestions that pertain to culinary efficiencies & methodologies; staff retention and motivation; food & labor cost savings and quality and consistency. • Manage Production teams as needed. • Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards. • Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance. • Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions. • Ensure the highest level of customer service. • Other duties as assigned. What we're looking for: • Minimum of 2 year culinary management experience in a high quality volume operation. • AOS degree from a culinary school or apprentice program preferred. • Excellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills and palate. • Strong leadership and management skills, with ability to manage a variety of associates and different skill levels. • Prior experience in hiring, coaching & counseling and evaluating Associates preferred. • Must be thorough, detailed and have demonstrated organizational skills. • Ability to proactively make independent decisions. • Must have NYS food handler’s certificate or must obtain it during first 6 months of employment. • Must be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel. Must be able to learn and utilize company software programs including but not limited to TASTEBUDD • Ability to communicate effectively with associates, management, clients and vendors when necessary. • Able to work a flexible work schedule to accommodate business levels. Compensation Range 80-85,000/year depending on experience Our Benefits: • Weekly Pay • Medical (FT Employees) • Dental • Vision • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity • Discount Program • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) • EAP • 401k • Sick Time • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) • Paid Time Off • Growth Opportunities Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Work Location: In person