Overview

Ensemble Arts Philadelphia is looking for a passionate and hard-working Executive Sous Chef Events to join the culinary team.

This role pays a yearly wage of $90,000 to $95,000.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until Oct 24, 2024

Responsibilities

• Act as a coach and mentor by managing performance and setting objectives while monitoring and training all staff in proper kitchen operations and in areas relevant to their positions.
• Lead with a professional and polished approach in a busy atmosphere.
• Work alongside Philadelphia senior event chefs to manage and oversee quality control and production at commissary.
• Produce and manage preparation of internal events from scratch – start to finish.
• Maximize sales and optimize profits through the management of food and labor costs.
• Continuously work with staff to find ways to reduce costs in all areas of the restaurants by conducting weekly assessments of food cost based on purchasing practices and monitoring daily labor reports and minimizing overtime.
• Ensure that the events operate at or above standards and provide competitive service.
• Conduct regular department walkthroughs and random food tastings to ensure quality and consistency.
• Monitor cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment according to sanitation guidelines.
• Monitor and train all staff in proper sanitation procedures and ensure that all employees are assigned uniforms and serve safe food.
• Responsible for assisting with setting appropriate prep levels to ensure fresh product and effective use of man-hours.
• Establish proper portion sizes and controls for all serving periods.
• Develop a hands-on approach and be directly involved in daily production.
• Assist with the monitoring of quality and with managing prime and local vendors accordingly.
• Ensure the strict adherence to quality standards for food served to include, freshness, proper handling and storing, proper use of techniques and cooking procedures, taste, portion size and preparation.
• Promote high standards in all areas of safety, security and sanitation by ensuring that all preventive maintenance, cleaning and repairs are scheduled in a timely manner.
• Enforce all Health Department rules and regulations on a daily basis.
• Assist with establishing, recruiting and maintaining appropriate staffing levels and remaining abreast of any changes which may impact staffing needs.
• Work with the Executive Chef/Director Event Sales to assist with providing on-going training of the menu to the Front of the House through pre-shift meetings and additional meetings as necessary, teaching and coaching staff on a daily basis.
• Oversee the standard operating photos, recipes and descriptions for all cooks.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
• Actively practices food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of experience in upscale events, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong financial acumen with the proven ability to oversee cost control, labor management and bottom-line profitability.
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, co-workers to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to manage and lead events of 250+ guests. This includes cocktail receptions, seated dinners, business receptions, private dining, casual receptions, weddings, galas and other large gatherings.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
• Able to train and motivate team, showcase effective time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail in all areas of the kitchen by maintaining high standards in all areas of security, safety, cleanliness and sanitation.