Junior Sous Chef- Ms. Pipers Kitchen + Garden

We are 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

• 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)

Location: Ms. Pipers Kitchen + Garden, Grand Cayman Benefits: In accordance with CI Labor Act Full time position up to 45 hours per week