Expediting Executive Sous Chef

The Expediting Sous Chef is a hands-on, proactive leader. This role includes supervising the development and production of all elements of our expanding service operations for catered and retail events. The Expediting Sous Chef ensures that all food distribution and setup processes between the kitchen and the function site perform their duties as prescribed by the quality standards established by the Executive Chef.

This position will report to the Executive Chef.

• Primary responsibility is to act as liaison between the kitchen, stewarding, and the front of house. Identify service items to be moved and transported; execute the delivery through stewards/runners; follow up with front and back of house to ensure the loop is closed. Utilizing Slack communication hub.
• Verifies that portion sizes, service standards, and speed of service are maintained for the culinary department.
• Responsible for attending event order meetings for both the convention center and theaters, and assisting with work order distribution, upkeep, and changes. Monitor and inform management of all EBMS changes.
• In charge of employee dining room management, cafeteria menu writing, and lunches delivered to theatres during events.
• Manage the ordering process in connection with purchasing and standard operating procedures with the warehouse. Enters all food orders into the Birch Street ordering system and creates production sheets in accordance with established procedures.
• Act as an internal food safety ambassador for HACCP, constantly ensuring inspection readiness and compliance with all health codes and standards. Manage employee safety training in accordance with Human Resources.
• Ensures all kitchen equipment is inventoried and kept in working order, in accordance with the operations standard procedures.
• Handle all culinary uniform needs.
• Other duties as assigned

• A minimum of 3 years in a food & beverage leadership position within the hospitality industry.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Computer experience (i.e., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel).
• The ability to perform essential functions in confined areas.
• The ability to grasp, lift, and carry 50lbs
• The ability to lift, stand, stoop, and reach to perform essential duties.
• Ability to perform duties completely in a stressful environment.
• Able to work varying schedules, weekends, and holidays, to reflect the business needs of the convention center.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Certification in food safety and sanitation.

Team San Jose is an equal opportunity employer.