Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Galveston, TX 77554Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceJOB SUMMARY:
The Sous Chef is responsible for the successful operation of the kitchen in the Garden Restaurant, thus contributing to the overall success of Moody Gardens.
POSITION AUTHORITY:
The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below.
POSITION GUIDELINES:
Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, established company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgment and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job responsibilities.
QualificationsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate all food production needs and food presentation operations of the Garden Restaurant
Ensure the production of high quality food for the Garden Restaurant as well as all other food outlets of Moody Gardens
Maintain a high quality image through effective housekeeping, maintenance and sanitation in areas of responsibility
Maintain and evaluate existing food concepts and development of creative new food concepts which insure the highest quality food and profitability
Operate within the budgeted guidelines, maintaining food cost percentages
Responsible for all equipment and inventory control
Train new employees as well as coordinate internal training and developmental programs when appropriate
Implement and support control procedures with the department
Coordinate food production and presentation with other Moody Gardens management (such as Catering Manager and Restaurant Manager) when appropriate
Schedule kitchen staff to meet kitchen responsibilities
Ensure good safety practices of kitchen employees and assist in the maintenance of proper emergency and security procedures
Assist Executive Chef with all kitchen operations
Estimate daily production needs on a weekly basis communicate production needs to kitchen personnel daily
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
Operate in compliance with all Local, State and Federal laws and governmental regulations
Any other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience
Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates
CPR certification or First Aid training preferred
Must obtain TABC & Food handlers Certification before beginning work
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Must be reliable and responsible
Ability to speak Spanish preferred
Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes
Ability to operate kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, kettles, mixers, and other kitchen equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighing a maximum of 200 pounds at a time at a continuous schedule
Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery
