Job description

Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

fundamental Catering is looking to add an amazing Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager to our growing catering & events team.

The Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager will work as a mid-level manager, directly assisting the Executive Chef and kitchen team in all operational needs as follows: food production, team management, off-site event execution, and administrative tasks. We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate, flexible, and trainable team player to join our team and help with the day-to-day operations.

Job Tasks include but are not limited to:

-Assist the Executive Chef with daily administrative work (i.e. prep lists, ordering, etc)

-Assist and support the Executive Chef and kitchen management team in food production, team oversight, off-site event execution.

-Assist and support the Culinary team with tastings, new menu item collaboration and menu development

-MAJOR support for the Executive Chef and culinary team on training, implementing processes and SOPs, and driving exceptional food quality and high standards.

Requirements:

-A minimum of 2+ years experience in the food / beverage / hospitality / catering industry as a Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef with proven ability in strong leadership and building a positive team environment.

-Highly skilled in plating and food presentation, supreme attention to product quality and food design aesthetic.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Comfortable using communication apps and platforms such as SLACK

-Highly organized with great attention to detail.

-Strong computer skills and efficient in email, google docs and google sheets (must own a personal laptop)

-Knowledge of drop off catering and off-site event catering is a major plus!

-Professional appearance and demeanor.

-Access to reliable car or transportation

-Ability to drive Company Vans and Trucks is a must!

Benefits:

-Benefits include healthcare, paid time off, and sick pay

-Competitive compensation.

-Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Inglewood, CA 90301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How would you describe your management style?
• Have you had experience opening restaurants or culinary establishments where you had to train and teach a new team of cooks?
• What is your proven method when dealing with stressful situations?
• When in a new situation where you are tasked with multiple projects and have to 'think on your feet'. which one of the following describes you the best:

A) I am flexible and under control
B) I am calm and cool, will rally the team to get things done
C) I will ask questions and execute at a high level
D) I get flustered and frustrated but will get through it
E) I do not do well when asked to do many things at once

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 2 years (Required)
• Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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