Sous Chef

Job OverviewThe Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef with the overall kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Also assists in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced. Duties include but are not limited to:Collaborate with Executive Chef on the planning of regular and modified menus according to established guidelinesComplete assigned projects within allocated timeMaintain work area, coolers, and dry storage in a clean and orderly fashionService of foodstuff by staff, maintenance of quality, taste and temperature and general physical appearance of service linesAdhere to and maintain local health department standards, as well as OSHA rules and regulationsEnsure kitchen safety and sanitation conforms to all regulatory, and governmental standards to provide a safe workplace producing high quality food products.Achieve assigned cost goals and labor budgetsInterview, hire and train staffTrain kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standardsMaintain employee schedules and maintain department payrollCreate, maintain, evaluate a cost-effective menuMinimum Education and Experience:Culinary diploma from a recognized institution or its equivalent with experience with fine dining experience strongly preferredExperience maintaining inventories and company recipes is required.Strong administration skills.Creative and innovative.Hands-on approach to all operational aspects.Excellent communication skills and computer skills.Initiative and self-motivated.Strong training and coaching skillsMust have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.Should have strong Microsoft Office experience.Must be able to work a flexible schedule including 60 or more hours per week which could include nights, weekends, and holidays.Experience with concessions and commissary general operationsFair and firm management abilities with high influencing skills.Must be self-motivated and have strong initiative.Must pass a criminal background checkHurricanes Holding, LLC reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Hurricanes Holdings, LLC may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this positionWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.Job Questions:Have you ever pled guilty or been convicted of a crime excluding minor traffic offenses? If yes, explain fully. A conviction does not necessarily exclude you from employment.Have you been previously employed by Hurricanes Holdings, LLC? If yes, when and in what department?