Job Description

Job Purpose:

Under the general guidance of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will be expected to provide training for all staff, meet brand and hotel quality standards, consistency and integrity of the products, establish and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Duties & Functions

• Must love and support their TEAM!
• Must love and take care of guests!
• Must say “yes” and “thank you” often!
• Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related systems
• Role models company quality standards and service
• Ensures that all equipment and facilities are in good working order and is properly maintained
• Is responsible for ordering products to ensure all par levels are maintained.
• Supervises and carries out the correct procedure of preparations, presentation and portion control for all raw and cooked foods in accordance with Company standards and food regulations
• Will work with other chefs in order to ensure the kitchen is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible
• Follow procedures for covering, labeling, dating and storing food in a timely manner
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
• Constantly growing and coaching lower management and staff
• Provides clear direction and achievable goals for their entire team
• Provides coaching and feedback to team members
• Fully supportive of and cognizant of all Head Office Programs
• Understands and enforces federal, state and local food sanitation regulations
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager
• We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral service. We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional service

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the venue teams.
• Communicate with employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy restaurant activity, serving as a role model for team and other employees. Interact with other department personnel and venue staff as needed.
• Make decisions and take actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.

To be aware of and ensure constant compliance with all necessary operational policies including:

• Health and Safety
• Food Hygiene
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures
• Liquor Licensing

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Attend mandatory meetings including divisional meetings, staff meetings, etc.
• Participate in community events and ensure corporate social responsibility goals of The Balfour are met.
• Utilize traditional software programs such as Microsoft Office
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Ensure confidential documents are kept in a secured area.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Ownership or Corporate Offices.
• Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire Team Members to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensure that all staff follows and are in compliance with The Balfour's policies and procedures.

OTHER DUTIES

• Assimilate into The Balfour Hotel's culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all The Balfour elements. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by The Balfour from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.

Safety Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The restaurant will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

Requires ability to lift large and heavy packages and boxes and to the ability to load and unload small and large boxes as needed. Must have ability to safely lift minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance and to push and pull up to 150 lbs. with appropriate equipment.

GROOMING/UNIFORMS

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.

OTHER

Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required, college or culinary training is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Must hold a Managers Food Handlers permit. This may be facilitated by Spectrum Retirement.
• Experience in an office environment, answering phones or customer service preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and professional. Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Strong communication skills are critical. You will need to be able to work with potential residents, current residents, family members, and team members.

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration