Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented, creative, passionate Sous Chef, with incredibly high standards, to join The Iconic Collection culinary team at .

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

Work with the Executive Chef to produce diversified and innovative menu items.

Assist in the ongoing development of the culinary quality of menus and recipes.

Prepare orders according to standard recipes and venue specifications.

Maintain and develop the core recipe program.

Oversee the training and supervision of kitchen staff to ensure the development of their culinary skills, team building, and delivery of exceptional customer service.

Train kitchen staff on the preparation, arrangement, and plating of dishes per the current menu.

Ensure staff adheres to culinary standards and regulations.

Ensure kitchen staff is performing their duties by following the quality standards established by the company.

Help develop cross-marketing strategies, such as pairing menus.

Function as a supportive team member during their shift.

Track, record and replenish inventory as needed and in accordance with established par levels

Adhere to all standard operating procedures and sequence of service standards.

Comply with all safety and health procedures as well as company and departmental policies and procedures.

What We Expect of You

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.

Your success with us requires these qualifications :

Degree in Culinary Science or a related certificate / training preferred

Fine dining Sous Chef experience.

Proven ability to work as a team, stay organized, multi-task, and prioritize.

Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

ServSafe Certified

Familiar with industry best practices.

Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This position is regularly required to stand, reach, bend and lift heavy objects. The noise level in the work environment is typically high.

Stamina and Endurance : Ability to work long hours on your feet, including during busy periods and events.

Strength : Capability to lift and move heavy kitchen equipment, pots, pans, and food items, often weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mobility : Agility to navigate tight or crowded kitchen spaces and quickly respond to various tasks and emergencies .

Manual Dexterity : Skill in handling cooking tools and equipment with precision, including chopping, stirring, and plating .

Good Hand-Eye Coordination : Coordination for tasks like food preparation, arranging dishes, and managing multiple kitchen activities simultaneously .

Tolerance to Heat and Moisture : Comfort working in hot, steamy kitchen environments with exposure to high temperatures from stoves, ovens, and dishwashers.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.