We are looking to add a skilled, experienced sous chef to our Constellation Culinary team in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. As a sous chef with Constellation Culinary Group, you will have the opportunity to teach others about your craft as you supervise and participate in the success of the food program of a prestigious Graduate program.
What you'll be doing:- Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
- Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
- Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
- Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
- Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
- Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
- Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
- Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
- Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.
- Ensure the highest level of customer service.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we're looking for:Must-haves:
- Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.
- Must have 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
- Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.
- A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.
Nice-to-haves:
- Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
Benefits:- Medical (FT Employees)
- Vision
- Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Nearest Major Market: ManhattanLearn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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