Executive Sous Chef Jobs in The Cypress of Charlotte Charlotte, NC

The Cypress is recruiting for a hospitality focused Executive Sous Chef to join our team! This position is responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu and the overall supervision of the kitchen employees. You will have the opportunity to learn from our award-winning Executive Chef, and have no late night’s – we’re finished by 8pm, 

Responsibilities of the Executive Sous Chef:

• Clarifies and organizes all employee work assignments and schedules.
• Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of service as required.
• Informs the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage Services of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed.
• Responsible for the direction of the department in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Assists the Executive Chef in planning, costing and executing all menus, including Seasonal Cycle menus, Special Theme Day menus and Holiday Buffets.
• Assists with annual performance reviews for all kitchen employees.
• Interviews job applicants as needed.
• Maintains work schedules for kitchen employees.
• Assists in ongoing in-service education programs

Qualifications:

• SERVSafe Certification preferred.
• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience. 
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution.
• Experience in hospital or senior living preferred.
• Culinary degree, preferred. 
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.