ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Sous Chef for ASM Global/Savor. SAVOR... is proud to be the exclusive Food & Beverage provider at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Responsible for preparing banquet offerings as well as menu items ordered by the guest through the point of sale system to include performing any cooking, baking, butchering required and performs any and all duties in the kitchen. Position must be able to utilize BEOs to fulfill client needs in a timely, organized manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Adhere to Health Department and ServSafe regulations.Prepares hot and cold food to order per standardized recipesPrepares food items for banquet orders and large groupsProvides highest quality service to guests and co-workers at all timesFollows proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expenseAssists with opening and closing inventory countsSets station up prior to opening to ensure a state of readiness based on historical par levels to ensure adequate supply during serviceStore and properly handle raw and cooked foods and non-food suppliesFollows temperature danger zone guidelines to ensure food safetyMaintains a sanitizer bucket at proper dilution at all timesEnsures all products are properly wrapped, labeled and datedPractices FIFO, (First in, first out), for all products to ensure proper rotationOperate equipment, (knives, grill, flat top, fryer, etc.), according to use and safety instructionsCook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneouslyDistributes food to concession cashier/attendant to serve to customersRequests inventory refills as needed on a timely basis to ensure adequate supply is always available for guest requestsKeeps work area clean, organized and sanitary.Cleans and organizes work station at end of shift to ensure safety guidelines are maintained and the stand is ready for the next shift.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise temporary labor staff as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience        

Must have a High School Diploma or GED;One-year certificate from culinary school;3 plus years’ in a multi-purpose, high volume operationOr similar combination of education and experience

Skills and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret recipes and prep listAbility to create recipes and use culinary knowledge to enhance the kitchen menusAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manualsIntermediate knife skills and cooking skillsCreates and supports a team environmentConducts work efficiently to meet high demand.Must be able to work in a high stress environment.Ability to work in confined spaces for long periods of time.Able to work in an environment having both hot and cold temperature extremes.Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to work flexible hours, irregular hours may existMust have attention to detailsMust be able to adapt to change in the work environment, managing, competing demands, frequent changes, delays or unexpected eventsMust be compliant with Health Codes

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Position requires walking and standing regularlyMust be able to Lift ___50___poundsMust be able to Push __50___poundsAbility to move heavy (200+ pounds) wheeled carts.Constant reaching, standing, walking and stoopingPerforming work through repetitive eye/hand coordinationNoise level in the work environment is usually moderateIrregular hours dictated by eventsMust be able to balance and have good manual dexterity

To Apply

Please apply online at the Hampton Roads Convention Center website under the About Tab/Careers. 

ASM Global/Savor…- Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Drive

Hampton, VA 23666

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact (757-315-1624)

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.