Jr Sous Chef
$29,120,000–$33,280,000 year
On-siteColumbia, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden kitchen to ensure daily operations, food safety, and guest service standards are met. Manage staff by creating prep lists, assigning duties, coaching employees, and conducting training on knife safety and hygiene. Monitor safety logs, equipment maintenance, and waste rotation while actively responding to guest feedback and mitigating service issues. Assist the Sous Chef in managing personnel, including performance reviews, attendance reporting, and break management. Maintain a clean, organized work environment and uphold all local, state, and federal laws. Report directly to the Sous Chef and Food Service Operations Manager regarding daily service quality and operational concerns.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years experience in culinary
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our General Manager and personnel
- Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships with other branch managers
- Exceptional problem-solving/decision-making skills combined with the ability to be organized
- Demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- An ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy
- Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above
- Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Previous Experience
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