Jr. Sous Chef

FirstService Residential

Daytona Beach, FL

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Budgeting, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Customer Experience, Detail Oriented, Food and Beverage Industry, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Menu Development, Operations, Operations Control, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Restaurant, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Staff Training, Team Player
LOCATION
Daytona Beach, FL
POSTED
2 days ago

Description

Turn on your Island Charm... Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team! 
 
Purpose: 
The Latitude Junior Sous Chef is responsible in assisting the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and the Sous Chef with the overall dining program as well as execution of all culinary aspects. The Junior Sous will assist items needed for the property from daily operation of the restaurant to catering and special events. The Junior Sous Chef will be responsible to maintain a clean and organized kitchen, as well as a skilled and educated culinary staff. This leader will assume control of kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and the Sous Chef.  
 
This is a supervisory position for an individual who routinely exercises good judgment and exceptional problem-solving skills. The Junior Sous Chef is accountable to the Executive Chef and the Director of Operations. The Junior Sous Chef is expected to support this unique dining program. The Junior Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and the Sous Chef in ensuring the community is managed in compliance with First Service Residential standards and practices and authentically delivering the Latitude Margaritaville Lifestyle. 
 
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 
Leadership:  
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and is able to interact and communicate successfully to the residents and team.  
  • Keep current with industry concepts, practices, and procedures that fully align with the Latitude 
    Margaritaville Brand.  
  • Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef to create vibrant menus that reflect the Latitude Margaritaville Lifestyle.  
  • Possesses the ability to be hands-on and work any kitchen station and position.  
  • Ensure all safety procedures are being followed and the kitchen meets all federal, state, and local health, safety, and sanitation standards.  
  • Exercise a positive attitude and remain professional under all circumstances.  
Daily Operations and Customer Experience:  
  • Supervise catering (food and beverage) for functions.  
  • Actively participate in prep and daily set up of kitchen.  
  • Maintains a high level of energy and passion throughout service hours.  
  • Understand financial goals, able to operate inventory and products controls within budgeted guidelines.  
  • Create an “I Love My Job” environment that further enlivens the Margaritaville Latitude Lifestyle.  
  • Comply with all ordinances and regulations per the locations jurisdictions.  
  • Ability to lead staff through all service types (a la carte, buffet, etc.)  
  • Always maintain a spotless kitchen. Ensure the utmost proper hygiene by monitoring staff for clean and proper uniforms, personal grooming and food handling.  
 
Technical competencies: 
Education:  
  • High school graduate  
  • Degree from a culinary institute preferred or equivalent work experience  
Experience:  
  • 2+ years leadership experience in full-service kitchen. Hotel, Country Club, or Resort experience preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:  
  • Strong leadership skills, able to develop a team.  
  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends.  
  • Current with culinary and dining trends and styles.  
  • Ability to follow instructions and carry them out in the absence of Executive Chef.  
  • Communication skills (listening, verbal and written).  
  • Organizational skills with attention to detail.  
  • Problem solving skills, ability to use common sense.  
  • Team player but can work independently.  
  • Have fun!!! FINS UP!  
  
DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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