Job Information
ASM Global Toyota Arena Sous Chef in Ontario, California
Position Title: Sous Chef
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports To: Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Compensation: Annual Salary of $66,560.00 up to $70,000.00 Based on Experience
Position Description: The Chef position manages subordinates’ activities and directs and coordinates cooks, and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Functions:
Designs creative menus and plans production
Establishes presentation technique and quality standards
Schedules and supervises kitchen employees
Coordinates and directs training of cooks and other kitchen workers engaged in the preparing and cooking foods to ensure high quality, efficient and profitable food service
Estimates food consumption, purchases and kitchen supplies
Reviews menus, analyzes recipes, determines food labor, and overhead costs
Work with Food and Beverage Management Team to properly develop all cost and recipes in NCR/Quest to ensure that all theoretical and actual costs are being met.
Tracks, reconciles, and orders product inventories for Arena outlets, to effectively manage out-of-stock, out-of-date product and weeks-on-hand to fulfill needs.
Conduct monthly inventory counts with peer management using Quest systems.
Assigns prices to menu items in accordance with budgetary goals
Observes methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner
Establishes and enforces nutrition, sanitation and quality standards for food and beverage
Hire, train and supervise culinary personnel
Prepare work schedules, set staffing requirements and assure adequate coverage for all events
Develop/Establish forms, formats, time frames and filing procedures as required for all processes
Coordinate with F&B managers of upcoming events to ensure culinary needs and expectations are met
Oversees all aspects of kitchen operations
Anticipate problems and appropriate solutions
Investigates, analyzes and resolves F&B culinary problems and complaints
Work with staff to resolve all issues
Handles assigned supervisory responsibilities such as: evaluating employee's performance: recommending promotions, raises, terminations, and disciplinary matters, etc.
Develop and implement recipes for inventory controls
Assures facility readiness and smooth operation of events
Abides by all Company policies in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures, the Business Code of Conduct
Other duties as assigned
Experience/Training/Education Requirements:
Must be a minimum 18 years of age
Certificate from accredited culinary school, college or technical school
At least 3–5-year previous Kitchen/Culinary supervisory experience desired
Must be flexible, have a sense of urgency, be able to respond quickly and resourcefully to internal and external issues
Working knowledge of food production techniques, purchasing, and sanitation procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
License/Certificate:
Valid California Driver’s License
Serv Safe Certified
Ability to:
Provide a two-way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in positive motivation and teamwork
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to interact with all levels of customers and staff including management
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all staff and vendors.
Be detail oriented
Always present a professional appearance and demeanor during the workday
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service orientation
Must be energetic, self-disciplined with a strong sense of initiative, is detail oriented and have a passion for delivering exceptional guest service.
Positive attitude and neat appearance
Work ethics encourages strong urgency and quality in a team environment
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
This position requires standing, walking, bending and lifting 25lbs. throughout the day
as well as working at the computer, irregular hours will be required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move
around the facility, to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear.
This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
Recruiter- Wendy Canahui
ASM- Toyota-Arena
4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway Ontario, CA. 91764
Note The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact (909)244-5500 for further assistance