Banquet Sous Chef

Company: California Center for the Arts
Location: Escondido
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is seeking a creative, passionate, and experienced Banquet Sous Chef with strong communication and multi-tasking skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and hardworking team, while growing in your career!About the Center: The Center is a non-profit organization presenting a rich and diverse array of artistic and cultural offerings. Through arts in education, quality programming, affordable rental facilities, and low-cost and free performances, the Center is able to enrich the lives of the community it serves. With a mission of bringing people together to discover, create and celebrate both the visual and performing arts, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the cultural center of North San Diego County.About the Role:The Banquet Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef with overseeing the performance of all culinary operations. To include, management and organization of kitchen facilities, menu planning, hot and cold food preparation, following menu specifications, and maintaining kitchen equipment.Why work at the Center? The Center was recently nominated by the Union Tribune Best of San Diego. "Beautiful venue. Supportive senior staff, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth!"-- -The ideal candidate for this position:Must have a minimum of 3 years of formal experience as a Lead Cook or Sous Chef with 1-3 years of experience in hotel or convention center environment. Staff supervision experience is required;Must have an up-to-date Food Handler card or Serv Safe Certificate;Is flexible to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays with the ability to work long hours;Must have the ability to communicate effective while maintaining excellent hospitality, interpersonal and customer service skills; andWill be happy working in a fast paced, mission driven, and customer service-oriented environment.If you are the ideal candidate and reasonably meet the outlined expectation of experience and qualifications, and if you would like to be a part of a rewarding environment, submit your resume and cover letter today! The Center is proud to offer a robust benefits package after 30 days.COVID-19 Precautions and Requirements:Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, and based on industry standards, this employer is requiring vaccination as a condition of employment. Chosen candidates will need to show proof of vaccination upon hire. This employer will make reasonable accommodations, when possible, for candidates who are unable to be vaccinated because of a disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief. If you believe you qualify for an exception, please let us know and be ready to provide documentation.Note: The Center is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background investigation. The Center participates in E-Verify.California Center for the Arts, Escondido is an equal opportunity employerPI172648909SDL2017

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