Summary:
This position serves as a Sous Chef under the Head Chef for the principal with primary focus being in Washington, DC with up to 20-30% travel. In addition to routine regional travel, out of state travel to other residences or support of principal and oversees travel may be required from time to time. Working in close collaboration with the Head Chef and Executive Office, the primary responsibilities include meal preparation for Principals, extended Family and their guests. This position works closely with the Head Chef to develop menu plans, coordinate food preparation, shopping, and maintenance of the kitchen. Responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen operations in absence of the Chef.
Food Preparation
- Works with the Head Chef to create and prepare meals that cover a broad spectrum of individual taste for 2-20 people (occasional large parties up to 400).
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to carry out day-to-day responsibilities as well as planning for upcoming activities and events.
- Coordinates with the Head Chef, when dietary restrictions/ food preferences /allergens are presented by guests/principle
- Partners with the Head Chef for menu development, food preparation and cooking to ensure meal quality and customer satisfaction. Maintains an updated food preferences document and is responsible for communicating recipes and preferences to kitchen staff.
- Apply a variety of culinary concepts, practices, and procedures, and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Must be able to execute dinners of parties of 3 solo (full beverage service, meal service & clean up)
- Assists in the purchasing of food (menus, when possible, should be reflective of seasonality & regionality)
- Works with Head Chef to organize and stock kitchen.
- Drives to store for food and supplies.
- Keeps all receipts and submit using company SOPS & good practices
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- 4+ years of culinary related experience, preferably in a commercial kitchen.
- Knowledge of Safe Food Handling practices.
- Basic understanding of wine, and the ability to taste and pair wines.
- Proficiency using the Internet for research.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, preferred.
- Proven safe driving record and possess or be able to secure a valid driver's license immediately upon hire for occasional work-related errands.
Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to work collegially and collaboratively.
- Commitment to superior service.
- Creative problem-solver.
- Reliable, trustworthy, conscientious.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Travel Requirements:
- Domestic and International travel may be required.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain international travel documents such as a US passport or other equivalent documents.
- Coordinates and oversees the initial procurement & sourcing of products for remote estate visits. Leads kitchen production for principle's return (sandwiches, snacks, etc.) when Head Chef is Traveling so there is no interruption in service.
Expected Hours of Work:
- This position requires the availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Hourly contract rate range of $50.00 to $58.00 based on experience and qualifications, as well as geographical market and business considerations.
Your well-being is important to Wimmer Solutions. All regular, full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in the benefits plan. Outside of offering excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, we also offer the following:
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401k & company match
- Flexible Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Payroll advance program, Charitable donation match, Athletic event sponsorship,
- Referral reward program, and more…
MORE ABOUT WIMMER SOLUTIONS
Wimmer Solutions is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion or belief, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, parental status, veteran, or disability status. Wimmer Solutions is committed to achieving a diverse employee network through all aspects of the hiring process and we welcome all applicants.