Sous Chef

Job Role. To provide the highest quality foods appropriate to the market by assisting the Executive Chef in all areas of kitchen operation

• Job Description
• Ensures the highest quality of product within cost constraints by supervising and participating in the preparation of food
• Adheres to Evolve Back Resorts standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and preparation
  
  

(ii) Assures proper staffing and adequate supplies for all stations

(iii) Supervises the proper setting up of each item on the menus and ensures their readiness

(iv) Oversees the seasonings, portions, and appearance of food served in the operation

• Stores unused food properly to minimize waste and maximize quality
  
  

(vi) Assists in budgetary and payroll expense control as required

(vii) Assures proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed

(viii) Assures a smooth kitchen operation by coordinating with related Food and Beverage Departments

• Meets and exceeds customer expectations by ensuring the department provides Yes I Can! service and teamwork
• Conducts Training on a regular basis
  
  

(ii) Provides staff with the skills training to provide value-added service to customers

Utilizes one-on-one training skills

(iii) Monitors service and teamwork on a regular basis and counsels employees on providing the best service and teamwork

(iv) Performs other duties as required to provide Yes I Can! Service and teamwork

• Monitors industry trends and recommends appropriate action to be taken to maintain the competitive status and profitability of the operation
• Utilizes leadership skills and motivation techniques in order to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction of direct reports
• Selects, orients, and trains qualified employees
  
  

(ii) Conducts effective employee meetings and counseling sessions

(iii) Determines, communicates, and monitors achievement of standards of performance on a timely basis

(iv) Employs RESPECTFUL discipline as required

• Maintains safe working conditions within the department and the hotel
• Ensures that all employees follow safety rules and procedures
  
  

(ii) Takes corrective action where required to improve the safety of work areas

• Confers closely with the Executive Chef at all times and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of the position in order to fill in whenever required
• Prepares reports, as requested, to develop a more informative database for improved management decision-making and critical evaluation of work activities
• Reports to the Executive Chef the number of meals prepared, served, and returned
  
  

(ii) Controls food costs properly by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients used for banquets

• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate
• At all times, projects a favorable image of Evolve Back Luxury Resorts to the public