Sous Chef in Glen Allen, Virginia at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Convention Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the oversight of all?day-to-day operational activities of the department?
• Maintains personal connections?with guests, clients and community organizations to encourage?guest loyalty???
• Assists in supervising?team members?with efforts relating?to recruitment, orientation, training, scheduling, performance management, counseling and other team member relations issues?
• Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities needed?to perform any position?in the department??
• Prepares foods according to specifications and quality standards established in recipes and procedures
• Prepares equipment and food based on forecasted needs and events
• Maintains working knowledge of all kitchen machinery operations
• Maintains updated knowledge?related to current menu options, preparation methods and techniques, and ingredients?
• Maintains inventory controls and dates all incoming products
• Assists in monitoring and upholding policies and procedures for safety of guests and team members
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness throughout the department
• Assists team members and other departments as needed to contribute to operational efficiency??
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism
• Strong leadership and a professional image?
• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner