Executive Sous Chef, Catering and Private Events

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $89,400.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement plan options
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Tuition Assistance

Job Description

USC Hospitality is a prominent division under USC Auxiliary Services, serving a diverse community that includes students, athletes, faculty, staff, and visitors across the University of Southern California campuses. As one of the six core business units within USC Auxiliary Services, USC Hospitality stands out as one of the largest employers on campus, renowned for its innovative approach to self-operated food concepts spread throughout both campuses. This team is distinguished by its commitment to fresh, made-to-order, nourishing meals, led by visionary executive chefs and directors who consistently craft wholesome alternatives suited to the needs and tastes of the Trojan Family... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Specialized technical training
  • Five years of management experience
  • Formal training at accredited culinary institute
  • Supervisory-level chef experience in diversified food-service operation
  • Demonstrated knowledge of health and sanitation requirements
  • Demonstrated organizational and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Specialized technical training
  • Five years of management experience
  • Formal training at accredited culinary institute
  • Supervisory-level chef experience in diversified food-service operation
  • Demonstrated knowledge of health and sanitation requirements
  • Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
  • Strong commitment to USC's unifying values

Job Duties

  • Creates and updates catering menus at least twice a year after Executive Chef approval
  • Assists Executive Chef with recipe creation, sourcing, pricing, and staff training
  • Reviews product mix and menu engineering reports and adjusts accordingly
  • Ensures cost of goods and food inventories remain within budgeted standards
  • Assists with kitchen schedules, staffing templates, staff trainings, ordering, and production targets
  • Oversees time card processing and payroll delivery
  • Engages with management to improve operational efficiency and enforce food safety standards
  • Develops and implements culinary standard operating procedures
  • Recruits, hires, orients, trains, and evaluates culinary staff
  • Provides professional culinary advice and expertise
  • Plans and prices new menus and recipes
  • Schedules and coordinates food production
  • Prepares and cooks food for regular operations and special functions
  • Directly supervises subordinate staff and manages employee performance
  • Provides customer service and resolves issues
  • Maintains food and labor costs within budgetary guidelines
  • Ensures unit compliance with all policies and regulations
  • Inspects food storage and kitchen sanitation
  • Maintains currency with industry professional organizations and publications

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