Executive Sous Chef

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Produce required products according to Banquet Event Orders (BEO) for each event. Prepare recipes as directed. Order, receive, and prepare food items while maintaining food costs and budget goals. Maintain all kitchen equipment cleanliness and maintenance. Support all kitchen and stewarding staff. Assist with training all cooks. Assist with taking monthly inventory. Responsible for the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef Other duties as assigned. Food costing Menu Planning Develop Proposals for Potential Clients, to include tastings on larger plated events. Front of House Presence. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly Supervise Line and Prep Cooks. Demonstrate supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM Global’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing and evaluating performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to communicate well, both written and orally Foster working relationships with partners, clients, employees, exhibitors, and patrons during employment Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Ability to operate industry-related equipment. Ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product. Work with limited supervision, prioritize, and handle multiple projects simultaneously while exercising judgment and initiative in addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ability to train and direct employees to plan and assign work in an efficient and effective manner. Demonstrate knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and industry terminology Produce required products according to Banquet Event Orders for each event. Results-oriented individual with the ability to meet budgetary goals. Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedules to produce accurate results and meet deadlines. Must adhere to the local Health Department code. Current NM Food Manager licensee EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum of four (4) years in a banquet facility producing meals for large or multiple events Two-year associate degree in culinary arts, or a combination of education and experience Previous leadership experience preferred. COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. And other computer literacy is recommended (including Microsoft Outlook). CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current NM Food Manager License PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Walk/stand extensively, kneel, climb stairs, balance, and maneuver throughout the various areas and surfaces of the venue. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or occasionally more with assistance. Work inside and outside the building may be required and may have some exposure to adverse conditions. Must be able to hear and speak using a two-way radio. Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.VEVRAA Federal Contractor. . Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.