Sous Chef Job Description
Sous chef
provides excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests based on agreed upon specifics.
Sous Chef Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective sous chef job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included sous chef job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
Ensures proper food handling procedures (safety and hygiene) and practices are implemented and adhered to daily
Communicate and delegate the production schedule for the day, collating quantities to be produced from the forecast and for the next day's banquet function sheets
To take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of food presentation are achieved and maintained at all times
To assist with the preparation, production and delivery of Hospitality, Events & Dining services as required
To complete accurate daily operational records in regards to wastage, food safety and due diligence accountability as required by current legislation
To comply with the Company’s Health and Safety strategy, policy and procedure and to ensure a safe and healthy environment
Inform the chefs or cooks of any shortages before the item runs out any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere
Recruitment and training of Supervisors and hourly TeamMembers
Development and appraisals of Supervisors and hourly TeamMembers
Sous Chef Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Sous Chef
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: HACCP, 9001, ISO, SERVSAFE, BC, ACF
Education for Sous Chef
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the sous chef job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Culinary, Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Education, Management, Culinary Management, Hospitality, Associates, Performance, Technical
Skills for Sous Chef
Desired skills for sous chef include:
Sanitation
Food cost controls
Presentation
Production
Food and catering trends with a focus on quality
Principles and practices within the food profession
Kitchen operations
Problems and excellent oral
Reading and written communication skills
Safety
Desired experience for sous chef includes:
Overall department leadership
Maintains positive talent relations
Physical plant/facilities management
Financial Performance of Departments
Create reports on a daily basis on any unfavorable or hazardous conditions, any maintenance or equipment problems
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service
Sous Chef Examples
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Sous Chef Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a sous chef. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for sous chef
- Work together with the Executive Chef to select fresh food products and create menus and dishes balancing both creativity and local tradition
- Have a passion for cooking
- Have energy! Ideally two years of high-volume Sous Chef experience is preferred
- Are a dynamic Sous Chef who enjoys coaching, mentoring and developing talent
- Have a background using inventory management, recipes, and labor control systems
- Value a strong partnership with the front-of-house Management Team
- Love crunching numbers and controlling costs associated with running a profitable restaurant
- Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and Banquet event menus according to hotel recipes and standards
- Prepare and serve food as needed
- Maintain proper working order of all equipment
Qualifications for sous chef
- Four years progressive experience in high-volume kitchen
- Have knowledge of special diets and allergens
- Are you confident leading a team and taking responsibility?
- Are you passionate about serving up great food dishes you can be proud of?
- Capable of standing for various periods of time, the ability to carry up to 50 pounds
- Extensive experience cooking in and ideally leading a high-volume, upscale concept restaurant
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Our company is looking for a sous chef. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for sous chef
- Consistent production of high quality food
- Adhere to Health & Safety requirements, and standards of Food Hygiene
- Adheres to scheduling and coordinates with Executive Chef any scheduling concerns, with attention to guest satisfaction
- Produces menu items as listed in each restaurant
- Assists with maintaining of cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory in each restaurant
- Assists Executive Chef with administrative duties, such as tracking/maintenance of attendance records
- Expedite orders on the line
- Review the quality of goods received
- Assume responsibility for the quality of food prepared in the employee cafeteria and the supervision of cafeteria staff
- Inform and keep the F&B Manager up-to-date on problems and irregularities and recommends courses of action
Qualifications for sous chef
- Objects
- Formal culinary training and education is a plus
- Formal business education is a plus
- Proficient and cross-trained in all kitchen job stations, positions and cooking skills
- Servsafe Food Certification and or equivalent
- Must be capable of lifting up to 50lbs and working on feet for at least 8 hours
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of sous chef. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for sous chef
- Manages daily kitchen production and food Preparation for on-time service of resident meals
- Supervises organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas and loading dock
- Ensure company and Board of Health food safety requirements are met
- Executing all aspects of catering production
- Providing professional leadership, development and direction to kitchen staff
- Maintain a safe, orderly and sanitized kitchen while using proper food handling techniques
- Being knowledgeable of local, state and federal health standards
- Understand, monitor and control inventory and labor cost
- Lifting up to 50 pounds and walking or standing for extended periods of time
- To be responsible for ordering all stock of foods, non-foods and staff uniforms, liaising with suppliers and staff on requirements
Qualifications for sous chef
- Occasionally (1/3 of the time or less) sit
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move
- Sensitive palate is needed to detect subtle nuances in flavors
- Must demonstrate a skill set superior to that of all culinary employees
- Able to create and lead in a team orientated environment
- Have thorough knowledge of equipment and food products utilized on a daily basis
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of sous chef. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for sous chef
- To ensure the efficient use of resources and that effective stock storage and control is maintained
- To manage receipt of deliveries in line with standard operating procedures & HACCP
- To accept responsibility for Head Chef duties in their absence
- To respond to complaints and other service issues timely and professionally
- Help create new seasonal dishes and menus
- Keeping the team motivated throughout high pressure periods such as Christmas
- Taking charge of the kitchen when the head chef is away
- To assists the chefs with any work they need completing and give direction where necessary
- To ensure the completion of daily cleaning tasks and weekly deep cleaning tasks
- To develop as an individual and to display a positive attitude towards your role
Qualifications for sous chef
- Ability to learn quickly and train staff members
- Recognize product overages and assist in the planning of specials or staff menu to avoid waste
- Thorough ability to recognize flavors and adjust seasoning as necessary to maintain product consistency
- Associates Culinary degree, preferred
- Two years buffet or institutional cooking
- Five (5) years varied cook experience
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a sous chef. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for sous chef
- With support from the Resort Chef, review and assist in the development of standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which assures consistency, high quality and minimal food costs
- Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the kitchen and services run smoothly, and to devise new dishes to keep the menu fresh and exciting
- Have at least two years' experience as a sous chef and be able to provide references on request
- Have management experience in a relevant field
- Take responsibility for the success of the business as a member of the management team
- Overseeing all elements and operations of the Prepared Foods department, being responsible for sales, contribution (profit), retention, diversity and development interviewing, selecting and arranging training of new team members
- Delegating responsibilities to team members to allow them the chance to learn new tasks and develop skills, being sure to monitor progress and provide timely feedback on their performance
- Communicating with store and area managers team leaders and other employees to set and achieve goals and development plans for the department and its employees
- Working with other departments to cross-merchandise products, utilize Peak of Perfection items in prepared food selections, and promote Make It or Take It options
- Maintaining the overall appearance of the department to ensure products levels are sustained throughout the day and food is presented in eye-appealing ways to showcase quality and increase sales
Qualifications for sous chef
- Associate's degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school
- 3-5 years in a supervisory Chef position required
- Three plus years of experience in cooking and supervision
- College graduate or culinary school graduate with experience required
- And techniques of budget preparation and administration
- Research, analyze, comprehend and act upon information