Executive Sous Chef

Join Our Culinary Team as a Sous Chef! This position is local to Anchorage at our Headquarters.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Executive Sous Chef to join our team at Impressions Kitchen. As our Executive Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in leading our kitchen team and ensuring the highest standards of quality and creativity are consistently met. We offer a competitive and rewarding compensation package for the Sous Chef position, including a $25.00-$30.00 hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring consistent, high-quality food and maximizing the profitability and organizational stability of the unit
• Responsible for creating, implementing and executing vision as it relates to food creativity, quality, consistency and execution, staff accountability and integrity of physical property and equipment
• In addition to excellent culinary knowledge and high-end catering experience, in-depth responsibilities evolve from the following areas
  • Financial Management
  • People Management
  • Sales and Contract Management
  • Operational Standard Management
• Develop short and long-term objectives and strategies including, but not limited to, pricing structure, menu composition, and sales initiatives
• Preparation and cooking of food items for events, both on and off-site
• Control food, supplies, and linen cost on the P&L through sound inventory and procurement practices
• Ensuring guest satisfaction from initial contact through event completion
• Ensuring that food is prepared and served in a timely manner
• Collaborating with other team members to ensure that events run smoothly
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience as a catering chef
• Formal culinary training or education preferred
• Experience with event planning and execution is a plus
• Experience with sales, negotiation, and contract building
• Communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (i.e. Microsoft office)
• Professional Customer-Facing Appearance
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Available to work weekends and/or holidays as needed
• State or County Required Food Worker Card
• ServSafe Managers
• TAPS card
• Valid Driver License & Clean Driving Record

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000 to $70,000/year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off