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Spare Time Entertainment

Sous Chef - Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,000.00 - $50,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Spare Time Entertainment is a premier hospitality company dedicated to offering exceptional dining and entertainment experiences in a vibrant and dynamic environment. Renowned for its creative approach to cuisine and event hosting, Spare Time Entertainment combines entertainment with culinary excellence to create memorable moments for its guests. The company operates professional kitchen environments that serve high-volume events with a focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. They place a strong emphasis on employee development, teamwork, and innovation, ensuring a positive workplace culture and a seamless guest experience.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or culinary degree/certification preferred
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a high volume kitchen
  • At least 2 years experience in a leadership or management role
  • Valid Serve Safe certification
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Willingness to work long hours including weekends
  • Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment
  • Ability to maintain a clean and sanitary workspace
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or culinary degree/certification preferred
  • 3+ years high volume kitchen experience
  • 2+ years in a leadership/management role operation
  • Serve Safe Certification required
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a high-paced and dynamic kitchen environment
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen operations
  • Experience with menu planning and food cost control
  • Leadership experience in staff training and development

Job Duties

  • Assist Executive Chef with training and development of kitchen personnel
  • Work with event planners, food team, FOH team to plan and successfully execute all events
  • Work with culinary management to plan, price, and implement menu items
  • Meet weekly with the Executive Chef
  • Prepare all required paperwork, orders, inventories, forms, and other reports in an accurate manner
  • Administer corrective action for kitchen personnel policy violations and review issues with manager
  • Assist Executive Chef with employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel
  • Identify and manage staff projects
  • Ensure security, functionality, and proper handling of company property in the department
  • Assist with accurate orders and deliveries
  • Monitor and control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products, storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control
  • Open and close the kitchen properly and follow opening/closing checklists
  • Maintain clean and sanitary workstation area including kitchen equipment
  • Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
  • Ensure all equipment and food storage areas are clean and in excellent working condition
  • Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served
  • Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards
  • Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods
  • Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations
  • Prepare food items using various cooking methods
  • Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup
  • Assist in the creation of unique catering for high end clients
  • Assist Executive Chef with creation and implementation of weekly features
  • Interact professionally using Spare Time Service Standards
  • Serve guests utilizing Spare Time Entertainment's Steps of Service
  • Respond personally to guest questions and complaints
  • Report all company violations to management
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location