Banquet Sous Chef Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Banquet Sous Chef
Urban Farmer Steakhouse – Philadelphia
1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)

Expires:

Jul 16, 2025 Be an early applicant
Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details

POSITION FOCUS

Coordinate, plan and supervise the production, plating and presentation of the food at all Banquet events in a cost effective, safe manner to meet/exceed customer expectations and attract future business. Responsible for the daily production of all banquet food. Assists in the creation and recommends menu changes. Recommends and implements procedural/production changes. Position reports to the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise daily production of food for all the catered events; control food and labor costs, ensure preparation, plating and presentation standards are maintained, the appropriate quantity of food is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed to provide top quality food.
Supervise banquet kitchen employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline, as appropriate.
Analyze Banquet Event Orders, plan and coordinate the functions with the catering staff to ensure events meet/exceed customer expectations.
Monitor and control maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

­2-5 Banquet Cooks

BEHAVIORAL FOCUS

At Sage, we pride ourselves on the behaviors that build our culture and help associates perform in their positions. We value integrity, performance, team spirit, growth, delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and engaging in our communities. We have also outlined specific competencies that contribute to success at Sage. Please review our competency models to understand the behaviors expected of different levels in the organization (you may find these models in our learning management system).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Formal Training One or two years of post-high school education Experience One or two years of post-high school education Knowledge/Skills Requires thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
Requires knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Requires supervision/management skills. Requires oral and written communication skills.
Must have moderate hearing -to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
Must have moderate speech communication skills to be able to communicate with staff.
Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read and understand all BEO’s Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying:

All these functions are essential because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment, 75% of the time.
Bending does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
Full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis, throughout the day.
Standing usually during preparation or plate -up to one hour at a time, usually 3-5 times a day.
No climbing required.
No driving required. Environment Inside 95% of full shift This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation Details Compensation:

Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program, Hotel Discounts, Employee Meal, Spa Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid time off and more! Required Skills Food Production Leadership Menu Planning Supervision Team Management Cost Control Attention to Detail Safety Standards Gallery
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