Zorba Sous Chef

Sous Chef

If you strive to be "The Best", we want to hear from you! The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the culinary team in overseeing all operations of the kitchen. This position is responsible for the production, preparation, and presentation of all food. This position will be responsible for assisting with associate relations, administration, purchasing, Compeat and sanitation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Ensures food quality in all outlets by overseeing preparation of all food items and managing inventory.
• Maximizes food quality and presentation while simultaneously maximizing the hotel's standards and profits.
• Works with the Chef and culinary team to create and implement new menus for all outlets implementing current food trends and regional tastes.
• Assists the Chef and culinary team in developing innovative menu selections for banquets and parties in accordance with client budgetary considerations and expectations.
• Adheres to industry standard food costs and culinary labor metrics.
• Develops and presents food and menu items that encourage guest satisfaction and repeat customers.
• Covers all food stations in the restaurant as needed.
• Collaborates with the G.M. and the Chef in the delivery of staff meetings, as well as the resolution of issues regarding product, equipment, or personnel.
• Maintains knowledge of local competition and industry trends.
• Assists the Executive Chefs in the effective and efficient scheduling, supervising, and development of all kitchen associates.
• Maintains and oversees the sanitation, maintenance, and proper use of all kitchen equipment.
• Works with the Chef and G.M. to maintain the high standards of food presentation and service. Collaborates to maintain front and back of the house teamwork.
• Affects and develops positive associate attitudes and skills.
• Assists with associate meal coordination and preparation as needed.
• Assist the Banquet Chef with food preparation as needed.
• Prepare pastry items as requested.
• Assist in the preparation of Lavazza food items as requested.
• Trains and develops new associates.

Accountabilities

• Guest Satisfaction.
• Associate Satisfaction.
• Maintain staffing in accordance with staffing guide so that labor is in line with revenue.
• Achievement of the Food Division Gross Operating Profit Budget.
• Adherence to Service Metrics and Standards.
• Maintain overall food costs as a percent of Food Revenue at or below budget.
• Maintain menu items and portioning for food items in Compeat on a daily basis to ensure accurate daily profitability reporting.
• Conduct daily SPP training in the departmental stand-up / pre-shift meetings.
• Ensure that all kitchen managers are ServSafe certified and all staff is in compliance with Food Safety standards as dictated by the DuPage Health Department.
• Maintain a safe work and customer friendly environment.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities as detailed in the position job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Culinary degree from a recognized culinary institute or equivalent experience.
• Serv Safe certification required.

Experience:

• Prior experience as a Sous Chef at a plus!
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation, kitchen, restaurant, and banquet operations.

Skills:

• Strong customer service, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and staffing levels.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and sanitation procedures and training required.
• Knowledge of food cost and inventory management principles required.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work nights weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand for up to 8 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill job duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs regularly, and up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Benefits Offered

• Major Medical Plans, Dental and Vision Insurance - single or family options available at employee's election
• Basic Life & AD&D - 100% employer paid
• Short-Term Disability - 100% employer paid
• Supplemental Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability single or family options available at employee's election
• 401(k) Plan & Matching Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Year
• Paid Jury Duty Time
• Paid Bereavement for immediate family members
• Partially-Paid Parental Leave
• Hotel/Restaurant Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Incentive Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class.