Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Up to $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

Metz Culinary Management is a leading foodservice management company renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences and restaurant-inspired hospitality across diverse sectors. With a dedicated team of over 7,000 members, the company specializes in onsite dining and support services, catering to a broad clientele including hospitals, schools, colleges, senior living communities, and corporate dining accounts. Metz Culinary Management prioritizes excellence in quality, service, and innovation, creating environments where both team members and guests experience growth, enrichment, and satisfaction. Being a family-driven company, it fosters a culture grounded in core values, leadership attributes, and strategic focus, setting it apart from competitors and establishing it as an employer of choice in the foodservice industry.

The current opening is for a Sous Chef position at the University of Louisville (UofL) Hospital, located at 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY. This role offers a competitive salary up to $70,000, including benefits and a bonus structure, reflecting the company's investment in attracting top culinary talent. The Sous Chef role at Metz Culinary Management is designed for a culinary leader who embodies passion, creativity, and effective leadership in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment. This position demands not only strong kitchen leadership skills but also a mentoring management style that contributes to a positive and dynamic workplace culture.

As a Rock Star Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and inspire a team while driving culinary innovation through current, trending, and diverse menus. The role requires an individual with solid culinary training and supervisory experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. The Sous Chef will be responsible for ensuring impeccable menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas, delivering high-quality food service in a contract dining setting typical of hospitals and similar institutions.

Metz Culinary Management values leaders who are committed to cultivating an environment of fun, creativity, and professional growth. Experience in contract dining food service environments, such as hospitals, schools, senior living, or corporate dining, is highly desired. Candidates should demonstrate a high volume background, strong communication skills, and comprehensive knowledge of restaurant management practices. Catering experience and a culinary degree are strongly preferred, underscoring the company’s focus on professionalism and culinary excellence.

Joining Metz Culinary Management means becoming part of a thriving, supportive community dedicated to advancing culinary arts and providing superior dining experiences. The company’s emphasis on culture, values, and strategic growth ensures that team members have the opportunities and support necessary for career development and personal success. If you have the culinary expertise, leadership capabilities, and passion for foodservice excellence, Metz Culinary Management's Sous Chef position at UofL Hospital presents an exciting career opportunity to make a significant impact in the culinary field.

Job Requirements

  • 3-5 plus years in a supervisory experience or sous chef
  • High volume background
  • Impeccable communication skills
  • Restaurant management knowledge
  • Thorough knowledge of menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas
  • Catering experience
  • Culinary degree strongly preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree strongly preferred
  • 3-5 plus years in supervisory experience or sous chef role
  • Experience in high volume food service settings
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of restaurant management principles
  • Experience in contract dining food service such as hospital or corporate dining
  • Catering experience

Job Duties

  • Lead kitchen operations and manage culinary staff
  • Develop and implement diverse and trendy menus
  • Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation
  • Mentor and train kitchen team members
  • Oversee menu implementation with attention to stunning presentation
  • Manage kitchen workflow in a high volume, multi-outlet environment
  • Collaborate with management to maintain service excellence

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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