Sous Chef

Aqua - NYC
New York, New York
Full Time

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To assist the Head and Senior Sous Chef, in the supervision of kitchen production, and to participate in the food production. Ensures that the function provides the highest food quality consistent with cost control and profitability margins; hence maximise guest satisfaction and food profitability. All work is carried out in line with the departmental business plan, and aqua London`s corporate guidelines, and service concepts.

TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TO ASSIST THE HEAD CHEF AND PARTICIPATE IN PRODUCTION TO ENSURE FOOD OPERATIONS PROVIDE THE HIGHEST FOOD QUALITY

Ensures the highest food quality appropriate to the market by assisting the Head Chef in all areas of kitchen operations

Adheres to aqua London standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation

Ensures proper staffing and adequate supplies for all stations

Supervises the proper set-up of each item on menus and insures their readiness

Oversees the seasonings, portions, and appearance of food service in the operation

Stores unused food properly to minimise waste and maximise quality

Works closely with Chefs to ensure correct preparation and delivery times are kept and food quality is maintained

Assures proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed

Assists Head Chef in checking and ordering fresh products and dry storage items required by kitchen

Suggests changes to menus, to reflect local, seasonal and national trends

Recommends better preparation procedures to the Head Chef

Attends meetings and training required by the Head Chef

Accountability

Actively participate in assisting to achieve departmental goals and objectives and carry out assigned work by H.O.Ds and Supervisors.

Actively engage in your own personal development to benefit the business and improve your personal skills probationary period reviews, annual appraisals, attending training and development courses.

Actively participate to ensure that Staff Handbook is adhered to at all times.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Attend any meeting or training session as required by Management

Maintains a safe and hygienic work environment

Is conversant and complies with :

The company fire and health and safety procedures

The company security procedures

The property facilities

Licensing regulations

Operation standards and departmental procedures

KNOWLEDGE, PERSONAL SKILLS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Command of the English language.