Sous Chef

Location: Kew Gardens

Flik Hospitality Group

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* Position Title:

Sous Chef Emirates JFK*
* ** Pay 11*
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* Reports To:

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* ** Salary:**  $70,000-$75,000

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* ** What makes FLIK click*
* _What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions._

_We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish._

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* ** Job Summary*
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* Summary:

** As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client's culture and guidelines, the Health Department's regulations, and the company's standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation.

The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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* + Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.

+ Assists with planning and creating menus.

+ Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.

+ Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

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* Qualifications:

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* + 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.

+ Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.

+ Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.

+ Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.

+ Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.

+ Serv Safe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.

+ Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.

+ Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

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* ** Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with…