SOUS CHEF Job

SOUS CHEF Job

SOUS CHEF Job
Date:Dec 14, 2011
Location:National Harbor, MD, US

Description:Our associates' experience and knowledge are our greatest asset. Continued positive growth is a necessity and we remain committed to providing our associates access to the best opportunities for career development and advancement.

JobDescription:

Wolfgang Puck Catering is the nation's most celebrated and prominent catering entity. We offer a unique combination of restaurant, catering and special event experience to our guests. Our team of chefs, planners and servers are supreme producers, dedicated to the celebration of life through good food and welcoming hospitality.

Working for Wolfgang Puck Catering will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.

This position is responsible for assisting the Sous Chef with overseeing culinary functions for a catering venue. You will manage and lead a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account. Additionally, as part of the culinary team, you will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

- Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
- Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
- Execute production under the direction of the Executive Chef.
- Serve as the department head in the absence of the Executive Chef.
- Assist in menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management to include hiring, firing, counseling, coaching and developing.
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations including: sanitation, production, managing associates
- Produce and execute catering events.
- Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with WPC marketing and culinary team.

Qualifications:

- Culinary degree preferred.
- Three years of culinary supervisory experience.
- High volume production and catering experience is essential.
- Excellent knowledge of current food trends
- Previous experience managing cost controls.
- Servesafe Certified.
- Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company.

Great People. Real Opportunities.

Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V

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