Cafeteria Sous Chef Job New York New York USA,Restaurant/Food Service

OVERVIEW

The Cafeteria Sous ChefwithF&B 575 atArvaat

Aman New Yorkis responsible for ensuring that employee meals are consistently well-prepared, properlyexecutedand reflective of the standards of F&B 575 at Aman New York. The Cafeteria Sous Chefis responsible for providing leadership, creating a consistent positive environment whilemaintainingthe highest degree of qualityinboth service and product within the colleague dining room.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assistinfosteringan environment that upholdsthehighest-level standards of qualityandexecution whilemaintaininga positive, professional, and caring workplace.
Foster an environment of teamwork andassistemployees in any form needed in relation to the execution of their duties.
Oversee the daily preparation and execution of breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight, and other scheduled employee meal periods.
Ensure employee meals are prepared on time, inappropriate quantities and according to established quality, presentation,portion and temperature standards.
Check and taste all miseenplace and prepared food daily prior to each meal period to ensure it meets established standards.
Conduct line checks prior to service and ensure all stations are properly prepared, stocked,organized and ready for operation.
Provide clear direction, dailyassignmentsand ongoing feedback to cafeteria culinary team members.
Plan daily preparation volumes and production schedules based onanticipatedemployee meal counts, occupancy, staffinglevelsand operational needs.

Adjust production appropriately tomaintainadequate food availability while minimizing waste and overproduction.
Assist the Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chefsand culinary leadership team in managing prime costs andmaintainingbudgeted food cost goals.
Support the development and implementation of rotating employee cafeteria menus that provide variety,qualityandappropriate options for team members.
Place food and supply orders according to management direction,established pars, operationalrequirementsand budgeted food cost goals.
Ensureall food itemsare properly labeled, dated, stored, rotated and easily accessible in accordance withFIFO standards.
Complete freezer pulls andensureproductsare properly thawed,handled and incorporated into production schedules.
Support the development of procedural guidelines,standard sand operating systems andassistwith their successful implementation.
Plan and execute employee events, celebrations, specialmealsand other internal functions from a culinary perspective.
Maintain a clean, orderly,organized and sanitized kitchen,storage and serving environment in accordance withNYC Department of Health regulations and Aman standards.
Maintain all required logs inan accurate and organized manner.

Ensure proper food handling,sanitation and HACCP procedures are followed at all times.
Support the interviewing, hiring,onboarding and training of cooks and other assigned culinary employees.
Assist with ongoing coaching,development and counseling conversations with culinary employees.

REQUIREDEXPERIENCEAND QUALIFICATIONS

Culinary associate degree or apprenticeship in culinary arts preferred in a luxury restaurant or hotel setting.
Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef preferred.
Has a sense of ownership and a self-starter attitude. Takes initiative to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Ability to train, guide,coach and counsel line cooks and newhires.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Reading, writing, and oralproficiencyin the English language required. Multi-lingual is a plus.
Able to work long shifts in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
New York Department of Health Food Handler certified.
High attention to detail.
Sensitive to cultural nuances.
Ability tomaintaina clean and professional appearance as per company policies.
Ability to carry, push, and pull heavy loads,standing,bending,andliftingto 40 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods oftime.

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