Sous Chef

Position Summary:

As a VS&Co Food & Beverage Sous Chef, you will assist the Executive Chef with the day-to-day preparation, catering and menu planning. Your customer service, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and leadership will contribute to the overall success of catering and Café. Hours are Monday to Friday 630am to 3pm and overtime and events as needed

Job Responsibilities:

• High level of customer service.

• Maintain sanitation and food safety practices for designated area.

• Assist with catering requirements.

• Assist with as needed Café projects.

• Accountable for following established schedules for baking, cooking, sanitation, etc.

• Effectively communicates, with all VS&Co associates and other business partners.

• Ability to flex and demonstrate proficiency at all service stations.

• Oversees sanitation and food safety techniques for Café.

• ServSafe certified and follows guidelines.

• Responsible for inventory management and supply ordering.

• Collaborate with Executive Chef to develop daily menu, recipes, and weekly specials.

• Collaborate with peers and Café staff to coordinate caterings/events.

• Oversee specific areas such as Bakery, Entrée, etc.

• Prepares and delegates execution of Café and catering menu items.

• Assist with Café floor presence and oversee stations.

• Has oversight for all service stations, Ampersand and catering and can lead the team in the absence Exempt Leadership.

• Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu items and recipes.

• Develops and executes plans, remains agile and able to adapt to change.

• Ability to have crucial conversations.

• Coordinate, plan, and execute daily shift start meeting and daily shift updates and end of shift communications/transitions.

• Train, coach, and develop team through training and experiences.

• Schedule adjustment flexibility may be required based business need.

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations and increase efficiency.

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Job Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of previous culinary experience preferred.

• ServSafe Certified.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Self-motivated and team oriented.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Outlook.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.

• Understanding of how to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Service/Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30lbs.

• Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts with breaks.

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An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.