Sous Chef-Banquets

JOB SUMMARYExhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the banquet food preparation staff. Assists in coordinating menus, purchasing, scheduling, food preparation and plating for catering events. The individual is responsible for delivering a consistent, high quality product with an appetizing presentation. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area preferably in a Five Star Hotel in a similar role. OR• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area preferably in a Five Star Hotel in a similar role CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.• Attends daily Banquet Event meetings to review culinary requirements.• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.• Assists in developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.• Ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.• Estimates daily Banquet Event Order production needs.• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.• Manages BEO process including menu development, pricing, tracking and ordering.• Manages food quantities and...