Sous Chef

Sous Chef page is loaded## Sous Chef locations:
Spartanburg, SCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR102453#
** We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
** The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing the kitchen for a multitude of tasks to include the day-to-day preparation of the meals within all of the F&B outlets and to continually uphold the standards in accordance with the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.
** What you have
*** High school diploma or equivalent or higher
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in restaurant
* Excellent customer service skills
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
** What you’ll do
*** Assist with the day to day managing of the kitchen staff
* Assist the Executive Chef with scheduling of kitchen staff
* Basic vegetable prep to include peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning
* Basic and advanced sauce prep to include stocks, salad dressings, vinaigrettes,  emulsifications
* Butchering - processing whole poultry, fish, and primal cuts of larger animals
* General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
* Dishwashing - all Epicurean kitchen team members wash dishes
* Line cooking - working with other cooks under the supervision of the chef
* Plating dishes - presenting food for guests to the chef’s specifications
* Expediting - assisting chefs in directing the flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room
* Demonstration cooking - assisting Epicurean chefs and guest chefs with presentations
* Assist with banquet plate ups, presenting food for guests to the chef’s specifications
* Ability  to understand and communicate kitchen orders
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively
* Ability to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills
* Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment
* Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
* Able to make great quality food
* Follow Safe Staff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
* Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
* Restock clean dishes, flatware, and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areas
* Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
* Follow proper hand washing procedures
* Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
* Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales daily
* Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup
* Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies
* Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
* Able to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basis
* Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant
* Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience to ensure high performing scores on the GSS according to Marriott
** Physical Demand
*** Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
* Ability to communicate clearly
* Corrected vision to normal range
* Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively
* Ability to lift 20 lbs.
* Ability to work long hours as needed
** Mental Demands
*** Make sound judgments quickly
* Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen
* Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
* Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
* Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel, and the community
* Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
* Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
* Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary### Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,…