Sous Chef

Platinum Dining Group is a full-service hospitality group based in northern Delaware & Chester County Pennsylvania. Seven restaurants, an "any event" catering company, and a fine-goods retail market all reside under the PDG umbrella. We are a company that believes in the fundamental truth that no task is too great and no detail too small. We strive, one guest at a time, to offer a complete and rewarding hospitality experience.Platinum Dining Group is offering a great opportunity for aspiring chefs! For those passionate about culinary arts and looking to grow your skills even further, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are accepting strong candidates who are current Sous Chefs interested in a growth career path of Sous Chef to Executive Chef. We are a multi-concept hospitality group with 7 full-service restaurants located in northern Delaware and in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. We also have a specialty market and Platinum Events catering.Serious career-minded kitchen professionals with experience in full service, upscale, high volume cuisine are encouraged to apply.A few of our Sous Chef's responsibilities:Assists the executive chef to ensure that the kitchen is running smoothly with prep and production being completed in a timely manner and all dishes are prepared correctlyHelps maintain food cost by adhering to order and prep pars, proper portion sizes and minimizing food wasteTrains kitchen staff and ensures they are adhering to established recipes, practices and proceduresActs as executive chef in his/her absenceFosters a climate of professionalism, cooperation and respect between teammatesEnforces company standards, policies, and procedures, including sanitation, safety, dress codes, and cash handlingOversees service during all operating hoursAre you Qualified?Outstanding communication and leadership skillsExcellent emotional self-awareness under pressure while maintaining a respectful demeanorAbility to multitask and take direction in a high volume, team-oriented environmentGood sense of taste and smell as well as good manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipmentSelf-driven to produce high quality workFamiliarity with menu costing proceduresMust be a "crowd pleaser" - enjoy making guests happyKnowledge of a second language, preferably Spanish, is a plusBenefits for management positions:Highly competitive salary401K with company matchHealthcare/Dental benefits/VisionVoluntary BenefitsShort-term disabilityLife insurancesAccident insurancePaid time off (PTO)Year-End BonusManagement Dining Discount CardManagement work schedules are 5-day workweeks. All of these benefits within a positive and fun work environment in our award-winning restaurants.Apply now!PDG encourages candidates with a passion for food and hospitality to apply now!