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Sous Chef

Frederick, Maryland

Part Time

What You’ll Do

Morningside Inn is family-owned event venue which hosts stress-free all-inclusive weddings, parties, meetings, and banquets.

The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure the seamless execution of high-quality meals for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions.

If you're a talented Sous Chef with a passion for culinary excellence and a desire to be part of a dedicated team, we invite you to apply and help make every event at Morningside Inn a flavorful success!

Your Responsibilities

  • Food Preparation: Assist the Executive Chef in the preparation of high-quality dishes for all events, ensuring the menu reflects the venue's standards and client preferences.

  • Kitchen Operations: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, while maintaining the kitchen’s cleanliness and organization.

  • Team Leadership: Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring that all culinary team members are performing their tasks to the highest standards of efficiency and quality.

  • Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu changes and contribute creative ideas for event-specific menus.

  • Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring proper food storage to minimize waste and maintain freshness.

  • Quality Control: Monitor food presentation and portion control to ensure consistency and meet Morningside Inn’s standards for excellence.

  • Event Execution: Support the Executive Chef in executing large-scale weddings and events, ensuring that all meals are prepared and served on time, and adapting to last-minute changes as needed.

  • Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including food handling, sanitation standards, and the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and facilities.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with the catering and service staff to coordinate food service for events and ensure smooth communication between the kitchen and front-of-house teams.

You'll Enjoy These Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Opportunity to work in a beautiful and serene wedding venue setting

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Anytime Pay - Get paid before payday

  • Free meal during shift

  • Clean, drug-free environment

Our Perfect Candidate

  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role, preferably in a banquet or catering environment

  • Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and safety standards

  • Ability to manage and lead a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment, especially during high-volume events

  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure

  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required by the event schedule

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality food

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit

  • ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred

  • Experience in catering for weddings or large events

  • Knowledge of current culinary trends and a passion for creating innovative dishes

  • Ability to adapt menus based on seasonal ingredients and client preferences

Together, We Will Achieve

As a team, we're committed to offering excellent event services that help clients enjoy their event with their family and friends.

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