As a Sous Chef with Levy, it will be your primary responsibility to execute cuisine that exceeds guest expectations and provide strong leadership while delivering cost goals and living our Company vision and values.
Major Areas of Responsibility
All performance standards are achieved through the use of the Core Signatures guidelines.
Operations
Executes menus in accordance to brand standards
Maintains recipes to meet core standards
Ensure that team members consistently deliver heartfelt hospitality to every guest, every time
Ensures team members have the tools necessary to complete their jobs
Ensures show quality standards are maintained at all times
Regularly obtains feedback from clients and guests to improve operations
Supports and communicates Company initiatives
Respond and assist in any departmental guest service issues
Holds team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service
Executes preventive maintenance schedule as set forth by Director of Operations
Conducts daily walkthroughs in culinary areas for each event
Continually gains culinary expertise
Controls
Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
Achieves daily sales and assigned cost goals
Ensures that all security, safety and sanitation standards are achieved
Employs good safety and sanitation practices
Forecasts and adequately schedules team members to meet operational needs and desired targets
Provides operational planning to ensure adequate products and equipment are ordered for anticipated business levels
Ensures team members adhere to Levy Company guidelines as stated in team member training manual and employee handbook
Team
Displays a positive attitude towards team members
Interviews, hires, trains and develops team members according to Levy guidelines
Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
Uses all performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team
Assists fellow team members when necessary
Job Requirements
Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
Able to communicate effectively with management team, guests and team members by speaking and comprehending English
English reading, writing, math and computer skills required
Team builder and ability to successfully manage and develop a team.
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
Creative problem-solver who brings passion, enthusiasm and fresh ideas.
Proven track record of being organized, dependable and self-motivated.
Able to work independently and have the capacity to manage up and down.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evening, weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible with schedule and able to work different shifts
Possible job hazards include, but are not limited to; slips, trips, falls, burns, cuts and strains
Must be able to reach, lift, stoop, bend and perform extensive standing and walking (including stairs) throughout shift
Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Levy we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.