Sous chef Jobs in Tampa, FL

Job Description

The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions.

Aramark is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team at a prestigious corporate dining location. The ideal candidate will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service. The Sous Chef will play a key role in menu development, staff training, and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in planning and executing daily menus, ensuring a diverse and appealing selection of dishes. Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, ensuring cost-effective and efficient kitchen operations. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to all health and safety regulations. Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new recipes and menu items that align with client preferences and dietary requirements. Ensure consistent portion sizes and quality control for all dishes served. Assist in managing kitchen schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels during peak service times. Handle any kitchen-related issues or emergencies promptly and effectively. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development. At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning and executing daily menus, ensuring a diverse and appealing selection of dishes.
• Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, ensuring cost-effective and efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new recipes and menu items that align with client preferences and dietary requirements.
• Ensure consistent portion sizes and quality control for all dishes served.
• Assist in managing kitchen schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels during peak service times.
• Handle any kitchen-related issues or emergencies promptly and effectively.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development.
• Follow all ARAMARK Safety Standards

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment. Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience. Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Creative and innovative approach to menu planning and recipe development. Strong organizational and time management skills. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Creative and innovative approach to menu planning and recipe development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• ServSafe Certified

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.