CULINAIRE is in search for a high energy, highly creative professional Executive Sous Chef for the world class New Jersey Performing Art Center and NICO Kitchen + Bar. This leadership position will work with the Executive Chef and NICO Team to bring exceptional high quality and creativity to the restaurant and overall culinary department.
A few important responsibilities:
- Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of the culinary team and other kitchen personnel
- Oversees restaurant operations and assists with banquet and catering functions when necessary
- Recognized as the technical expert, teacher and trainer for this operation and the culinary team
- Coordinates food purchasing with the Executive Chef, establishes food cost controls and offers solutions
- Ensures quality, consistency and creativity are at the highest level while maximizing the operations personnel and resources
- Innovation and creative culinary talent
Technical requirements include:
- Creative and innovative culinary skill while meeting financial goals
- A teacher of the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation
- Thorough knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques
- Instill safety and sanitation habits in all associates
- Current and cutting edge on new products, presentations, and technical execution
- Strong inventory and cost control with an understanding of finding solutions
- 2 or 4-year formal culinary degree from an accredited Culinary School
- 8 years of culinary experience with no less than 3 years managerial role at a high-quality operation
Leadership requirements include:
- Proven leadership to associates to achieve goals while maintaining a high expectation to standards in regard to quality and presentation
- Communicates goals and expectations and inspires associates to achieve goals and advance their careers
- Build positivity, morale and spirit
- Demonstrate ability to lead by example
- Participative management style, and lead by example
- Instill a guest service attitude in all employees
Managerial and Business skills include:
- Clear and concise written and verbal skills. Heavy client interaction required
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive and E-mail
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D
- Dental insurance
- Disability
- Health insurance
- Identify Theft Services
- Life insurance
- Paid Parking
- Paid time off
- Pet Services
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability, to include Sundays
CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include cultural landmarks, hospitals, hotels, restaurant, special event venues, theaters and zoos. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as top priority, and to our client to provide top quality food product and service to our customers and guests.
Culinaire is a drug free environment, EOE and E-Verify Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience level:
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Work Location: In person