We are now accepting applications for the following position:
JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
The Junior Sous Chef will support kitchen leadership by following and enforcing established culinary standards, procedures, and operational guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Directs food preparation and collaborates with the culinary leadership team.
- Helps in the design of food menu.
- Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
- Provides supervision and direction to culinary staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
- Ensures that food is top quality, and that kitchen is in good condition.
- Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
- Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
- Contributes to schedule staff shifts.
- Orders food supplies.
- Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
- Organizes and conduct taste panels with culinary team members.
- Expedites on floor or in the kitchen.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 years’ experience in a high-volume hotel and restaurant environment.
- 1-2 years’ experience as Chef De Partie and/or Junior Sous Chef in hotel and restaurant.
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
- Passionate culinarian with great palette and sense of presentation.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in environment with time constraints.
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, performing work accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must maintain a professional image and demonstrable leadership skills
- Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., associates, customers, vendors
- Must be comfortable working a flexible schedule and have the ability to work outside of normal business hours (i.e. evenings, weekends and public holidays, as needed)
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- May be exposed to a noisy, humid and hot environment.
- Temperatures will vary depending on weather and location of work being conducted(indoors/outdoors).
- Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling or otherwise move objects.
- Frequently lift 25lbs, occasionally lift 50lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to walk throughout work shift to accomplish tasks.
Hourly Range: US$13.00-US$16.00 per hour
Benefits: In accordance with Cayman Islands law
Location: Bonny Moon, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Employment Type: Full Time
