Banquet Sous Chef en Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC

Description

Banquet Sous Chef

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Banquet Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic hospitality environment by preparing high-quality, appealing dishes for banquets, outlets, and employee cafeterias. The ideal candidate will be passionate about culinary excellence, committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, and eager to support the overall success of our culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in the preparation of all food items for banquets, outlets, and employee cafeterias, following standardized recipes and presentation standards.

- Ensure the consistent quality, taste, and appearance of all dishes served.

- Support the Executive Chef in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards in the kitchen, work areas, and storage spaces.

- Minimize waste and optimize cost-efficiency while maximizing production output.

- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service delivery.

- Assist in inventory management, including stock rotation and ordering supplies as needed.

- Adhere to all food safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.

- Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to meet operational needs.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a Chef, Cook, or similar role in a banquet or large-scale food service environment.

- Knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and safety standards.

- Ability to follow standardized recipes and adapt to menu changes.

- Strong organizational and time-management skills.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

- Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred.

- Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations in a commercial kitchen.

Join our team and be part of a vibrant, growth-oriented organization that values culinary excellence and teamwork. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a meaningful impact through your culinary skills.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive Banquet Kitchen experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Must be computer proficient in company-approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing,
• identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and
• consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying, and resolving the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic
• functions.