A Banquet Sous Chef job description includes serving as an assistant to the executive chef and to take charge of the kitchen typically in a commercial establishment. Work activities listed on the Banquet Sous Chef Resume include the following – taking orders from the executive chef, helps in maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen cleaning spills and other potential hazards immediately; assisting with the training of newly hired kitchen staff, making sure adequate numbers of the kitchen staff are scheduled to properly handle each banquet, participating in employee evaluations and necessary disciplinary actions, meeting with potential banquet clients, developing menus based on client specifications and contracts; and placing orders for recipe ingredients including meals, fresh fruits and produce, and other supplies; and evaluating client satisfaction.
The most sought-after skills for the post include the following – the ability to multitask, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to express creativity through food selections, preparation, and presentation; the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations; and several years of experience in the food industry, food production and supervision of kitchen staff. A degree from an accredited culinary school is preferred.