Job Description

We are now accepting applications for the following position:

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with the culinary leadership team.
• Helps in the design of food menu.
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
• Provides supervision and direction to culinary staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Ensures that food is top quality, and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
• Contributes to schedule staff shifts.
• Orders food supplies.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Organizes and conduct taste panels with culinary team members.
• Expedites on floor or in the kitchen.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years’ experience in a high-volume hotel and restaurant environment.
• 1-2 years’ experience as Chef De Partie and/or Junior Sous Chef in hotel and restaurant.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• Passionate culinarian with great palette and sense of presentation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in environment with time constraints.
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, performing work accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must maintain a professional image and demonstrable leadership skills
• Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., associates, customers, vendors
• Must be comfortable working a flexible schedule and have the ability to work outside of normal business hours (i.e. evenings, weekends and public holidays, as needed)

Hourly Range: US$13.00 - US$16.50 per hour

Benefits: In accordance with Cayman Islands law

Location: Ms. Pipers Kitchen + Garden, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Employment Type: Full Time