Sous Chef

Lancer Hospitality is a well-established leader in the foodservice industry, boasting over 30 years of experience in supporting a diverse range of clientele across various settings. They have cultivated a wealth of management expertise, enabling them to form strong, long-lasting, and personalized relationships with their clients. This foundation permits them to deliver a comprehensive scope of services that substantially impact businesses and communities. Lancer Hospitality operates under the broader umbrella of Elior North America, a company that champions equal employment opportunities and fosters an inclusive work environment. Elior North America emphasizes diversity, development, and advancement for its employees, providing a platform for career growth and skill enhancement across their corporate and brand sectors.

This role is for a full-time, onsite Sous Chef position based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, within the Dining & Events segment of Lancer Hospitality. The Sous Chef will play an instrumental role in supporting various locations by supervising and participating in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of a wide array of dishes such as salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, and desserts. The position offers a competitive compensation package with an annual salary of around $68,000.

As a Sous Chef with Lancer Hospitality, you will be tasked with mentoring and teaching team members, guiding them through the culinary process to ensure consistency and quality. You will contribute creatively by developing menus that meet consumer tastes and nutritional needs, while respecting budgetary constraints and established procedures. The role demands adherence to production, safety, and sanitation standards, guaranteeing the highest levels of cleanliness and food quality. You will conduct inspections of production areas and food appearance, overseeing the proper display of menu items for special functions and catering events. Managing inventory controls, interviewing, training and evaluating staff, and controlling revenue and expenses to meet financial goals will also be core to your responsibilities. This well-rounded leadership position calls for a blend of culinary mastery and managerial acumen to uphold Lancer Hospitality's commitment to exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

By joining Lancer Hospitality, you become part of a company that values its people and encourages professional development within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. The company offers a multitude of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary insurance options, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and tuition reimbursement for full-time employees. This role promises both personal and professional growth opportunities while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the culinary industry and the community served by Lancer Hospitality.