Job Description

Job Details: Level: Management,

Job Location: Box Elder Events Center - Box Elder, SD 57719,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree,

Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year,

Job Shift: Any, The Banquet Sous Chef partners with and reports to the Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and provide a dynamic leadership support for the Banquet Kitchen and as needed for the other food and beverage outlets in the hotel complex. The primary responsibilities for this position are to ensure superior quality and consistency in preparation of all food items through the effective management of employees in the culinary department.

Other Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Managing food leftovers in a timely and efficient manager following health code guidelines.
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef
• Training and assisting in other outlets in the hotel complex during weeks with lighter banquet needs

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• 2-year degree or accredited certification specializing in culinary arts and/or a minimum of 2 years in culinary management
• Minimum of one year working in a culinary facility with a banquet kitchen or equivalent in catering food for larger events
• Exceptional cooking skills
• Strong time management skills: the ability to self prioritize and adjust to changing conditions.
• Willing to work in a fast paced enviroment
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds throughout the kitchen
• Ability to effectively manage the kitchen staff, motivate them and assign duties fairly
• Familiarity with the best practices in the hotel and catering services industry
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Point of Sale and restaurant management software
• Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be able to work a 40 to 50 hour work week in various shift times ( morning, midday, and evenings) depending on banquet event times

Benefits for full-time Associates

• Health / dental / vision / life
• 401k plan with 3% match after one year of employment
• Company-wide discounts on hotel rooms and restaurants

We offer daily pay to all Associates through ZayZoon!!!

An equal-opportunity employer