Sterling Affair is looking for a new Executive Sous Chef
Who we are:
For over 30 years, Sterling Affair has provided New York & New Jersey with exceptional custom cuisine and full event planning services from intimate dinner receptions to large galas. Exquisite food, impeccable hospitality and unparalleled attention to detail ensure each guest’s vision is creatively translated and meticulously executed. Sterling Affair's unwavering commitment to excellence has earned accolades as the preferred caterer of the Tri-State Area’s most beautiful venues, prominent hosts, and esteemed causes.
What we are looking for:
A well-rounded Executive Sous Chef with 3-5 years of supervisory experience in Catering, both on and off-premise, to oversee, prepare, and assist Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen production. Our ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, be willing to learn, and have some leadership qualities to enhance our team of culinary professionals. This position is for our commissary kitchen located in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages and executes on and off-premise events and tastings
- Assigns, in detail, specific duties to all kitchen staff
- Create and produce high quality products ensuring uniformity in appearance, taste, and portion
- Assist with mentoring, scheduling, and staff training with Safety as the first priority
- Ensure high level of food safety management systems, including HACCP and all local food safety regulations
- Ability to work within deadlines and timelines for truck departures and event execution
- Possess a positive attitude with the ability to thrive under pressure and maintain an upbeat work environment
- Assist in research, development and testing of new, innovative menu ideas
- Assist with product inventory, ordering and receiving, opening/closing procedures and stewarding
- Manage food and labor budgets
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Culinary Arts Degree/Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
- Excellent Communication Skills and ability to lead by example
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a firm grasp on time management
- Ability to write, prepare, and plate menu items using culinary principles, standards and techniques.
- Must be Serv-Safe certified and hold a valid New York State Health Department Certificate showing proof of course completion
- Position requires travel from our NJ based Catering and Events Center to Manhattan and neighboring boroughs, Long Island and NY State with a reliable mode of transportation
BONUS SKILLS
- Experience with Caterease
- Computer skills with a good command of Microsoft Office modules
- Bilingual Spanish-English
Sterling Affair offers competitive pay and is an equal opportunity employer.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Supplemental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discount Program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Culinary : 3 years (Required)
- Off- Premise Catering: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
