Executive Sous Chef - Catering

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our upscale catering company in San Jose. If you are a creative professional who has leadership experience working in professional kitchens and are looking to take your career to the next level, we would love to speak with you!

Benefits for the Executive Sous Chef :

• Competitive Salary up to $90,000 annually
• Benefits and PTO
• 401(k)
• Work / Life Balance in a daytime schedule
• Team focused environment that rewards creativity

Job Responsibilities for the Executive Sous Chef :

Qualifications for the Executive Sous Chef :

Proven cooking experience as a sous chef or line cook with leadership responsibilities

Highly practiced at preparing and cooking in a professional kitchen and instructing others on best methods for execution, culinary school diploma preferred

Must be a creative, flexible and quick-thinking problem solver to effectively manage challenges that occur in the kitchen

Familiar with and comfortable operating all equipment in a professional kitchen

Expert, effective communication skills and team leader

Strong knowledge of culinary industry best practices

Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Extensive knowledge of menu / food preparation and food combinations

Working Knowledge of health and safety rules in a professional kitchen

Excellent knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Strong manual dexterity for operating machinery and using kitchen tools

Very good physical condition and endurance