Alligator Reef Club in Melbourne, FL is looking for one sous chef to join our 5 person strong team. We are located at 529 E. New Haven Ave. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, ambitious, and engaged. Kaitlyn (305) 394-4152 or Debi 305-587-3033
Responsibilities
- Leads kitchen team
- Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, training, food preparation, and dish plating
- Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
- Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
- Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
- Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
- Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
- Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
- Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
- Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
- Assists head chef with menu creation
- Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
Qualifications
- Experience working as a sous chef or chef
- High familiarity with kitchen equipment, processes, and health and safety guidelines
- Able to delegate tasks effectively and assist when needed
- Adaptable to high traffic and kitchen volume
We are looking forward to hearing from you. Call Kaitlyn 305-394-4152 to arrange for an interview