What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at KitchFix?
KitchFix is a chef-driven organization that seeks to provide best-in-class hospitality through quality food and unparalleled service. Our operations include contract dining for performance-focused operations in 7 states and a headquarters based in Chicago. We believe exceptional hospitality helps all individuals reach their full potential.
JOB SUMMARY :
Working under the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will be responsible for managing culinary aspects of the performance food service operation for the St. Louis Cardinals Major League baseball team in St. Louis, Missouri. This will include daily kitchen operation management, scheduling, development and enforcement of standards. The Sous Chef assumes full responsibility for the operation in absence of the Executive Chef. This role must deliver a high standard of service that meets and exceeds the expectations of the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
This is a full-time salaried seasonal position that follows the baseball season- mid-March 2025 through the end of September 2025 post season as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assist the Executive Chef with overall kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the kitchen operation and administration
- Exhibit culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food-related functions
- Assist in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced, aligned with KitchFix and Cardinals’ standards :
- Full Buffet Line
- Made to Order
- Specialized meals including dietary restrictions
- Organize, coordinate, and prepare food for up to 60-100 people per meal period
- Manage and maintain all-access snack, beverage, and recovery stations in the clubhouse
- Supervise hourly food service associates—including, but not limited to, training, counseling, participating in performance assessments and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate
- Support planning and organization of all road catering meals served to the traveling party
- Act as a mentor to the kitchen staff and maintain a “life-long learner” approach
- Clearly communicate all daily production goals to the team utilizing daily stand-up meetings and production sheets
- Maintain a well-organized kitchen that reflects the highest of standards
- Assist in all culinary aspects of menu production including daily service tastings and meal checks
- Assist in composing menus and sourcing products, as needed.
- Maintain and teach a welcoming and “customer-first” attitude; maintain open kitchen visibility with direct client relationships
- Maintain a “solutions minded” attitude
- Maintain systems, i.e., rotating cleaning schedules, routine maintenance, opening and closing checklists
- Be involved with weekly budgeting as it pertains to cost of goods sold (COGS)
- Learn how to incorporate dishes to support nutritional needs and preferences for athletic populations and cultural diversities
- Exhibit excellent organizational, management and communication skills and portray this to both staff and client
- Display problem-solving mentality while exhibiting patience and compassion
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KITCHFIX TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE :
Salary : $60,000
