Sous Chef - The Vintedge Hotel Inspired Residences

Sous Chef - The Vintedge Hotel Inspired Residences Concord Hospitality Enterprises - 3.3 Lyndhurst, NJ Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Food quality maintenance Recipe adherence Managing cleaning or sanitation teams Professional ethics Staff scheduling Team scheduling Mid-level Team development Food service inventory management Records management Team training Plating Kitchen staff training Mentoring Batch records Schedule creation Managing kitchen staff Kitchen staff scheduling Leadership Team motivation (leadership skill) Cleaning and sanitation quality assurance Kitchen organization Staff development Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Concord Hospitality is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences. This role is key in maintaining high food quality, training and mentoring staff, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations while upholding Concord's standards and values. As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to: Inspire greatness in your team. Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential. Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all. Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism. Care for your team and their families.

Responsibilities:

Train and mentor kitchen associates on job duties, plate presentation, and all culinary processes. Develop schedules, direct staff, and maintain open communication between management and associates. Provide tools and equipment for associates to perform their roles effectively. Address and resolve kitchen issues proactively. Participate in departmental meetings, inventory management, and MOD programs. Ensure all food served meets quality standards and is prepared according to recipe in a timely manner. Support goal setting, standards, and objectives to enhance the kitchen's efficiency and profitability. Supervise kitchen staff, utility, and sanitation associates as needed in the absence of the Executive Chef. Maintain accurate records of recipes, production logs, and payroll submissions.

Qualifications:

Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred. Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation, plating, and kitchen operations. Proven ability to train, motivate, and manage a team. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Professionalism, integrity, and pride in delivering high-quality culinary experiences. Benefits (Full-Time Associates Only): Competitive wages Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Tuition assistance Discounted hotel stays Extensive training and career development opportunities Performance-based bonus eligibility Why Concord? Our culture is built on our five

Cornerstones:

Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. We provide a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where associates are valued, trained, and given opportunities to grow. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a "Great Place to Work for All." We are Concord!