Huntsville
Job DescriptionDescription: Assist the General Manager with the daily operational support for kitchen and front-of-house activities, develop kitchen/front of house staff, and assist with all operational management functions to include purchasing, inventory/cost control, payroll, etc. Ensures compliance with menu standards, Local Food Code and the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ServSafe, and Southern Foodservice Management Standards, Policies & Procedures and HACCP Plan (SureSafe). All the above listed job duties are to be executed in a teamwork type of approach and atmosphere. Key Responsibilities • Provides guidance to kitchen team members regarding food preparation, cooking, and presentation., • Provides guidance to front-of-house team members regarding menu items and service standards., • Oversee and organize kitchen ordering, storage, and issuance., • Ensure a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance., • Train all new kitchen and front of house team members on proper SFM standards., • Manage food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns., • Be involved with product inventory and end of month reporting., • Supervises all food preparation and presentation for café and catering to ensure quality and adherence to standards., • Work with kitchen team to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities., • Work with team members on the sanitation program, to include keeping temp and sanitation logs., • May be tasked with the coverage of positions as needed to ensure all positions are covered during the daily shift., • May take on the General Manager duties as needed., • All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the managers, as a part of any “Job” or “Position” assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility. Southern Foodservice Management’s Culture We have a philosophy for every one on our service team to give something extra. A Southern Foodservice Management employee: • Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members., • Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE., • Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills., • Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction. Qualifications and Skills • Culinary degree or equivalent training, • 2+ years’ experience as a Chef in contract foodservice or related environment, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Knowledge of food service regulations., • Strong Leadership and Management skills., • Positive attitude and approach., • Ability to work under pressure., • Self-motivated, creative problem-solving skills., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Exceptional customer service skills., • ServSafe CertificationRequirements: Physical Requirements • Strength: Lift up to 20lbs, • Posture: Standing 90%, Walking 10%, • Movement of objects: Frequent, • Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, • Climbing or Balancing: Occasional, • Stooping: Frequent, • Reaching: Frequent, • Handling: Frequent, • Talking/Hearing: Frequent, • Seeing: Frequent, • Temperature Variation: Frequent #INDSJ