Sous Chef I Banquets

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Banquet Sous Chef

Overview:

The Banquet Sous Chef will manage all aspects pertaining to the banquet kitchen in servicing all events. To ensure effective operation of the overall Banquet kitchen food production.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, oversee and assist in day-to-day culinary operations of the banquet kitchen as it pertains to banquets
• Assigns (in detail) preparation and specific duties lists to auxiliary banquet kitchen staff for efficient execution of upcoming events.
• Select, order, and inspect and use only the highest standard food product in preparation of all menu items as per Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• Oversee and aid in production and execution of menu items.
• Monitor the receipt, storage, and rotation of food product (as to comply with health department regulations), including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper containers for kitchen service
• Evaluate the work performance of cooks and give guidance and discipline as necessary.
• Maintain effective communications with Executive Sous Chef\Executive Chef concerning food production.
• Facilitate the professionalism of our banquet team by adhering to proper language, uniforms, hygiene, and employee relations.
• Continue self-education of hospitality industry using available tools such as internet, industry magazines, books, and organization.
• Leads the Banquet Kitchen Team in food preparation and presentation during all events.
• Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes. Hot Kitchen and Cold Kitchen
• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Purchases appropriate supplies and manages inventories according to budget.
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Trains associates in safety procedures and supervises their ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
• Effectively investigates reports and follows-up on associate incidents.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Qualifications:

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service. Ensures associates understand expectations and parameters.
• Observes service behaviors of associates and provides feedback to individuals; continuously strives to improve service performance.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Helps associates receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of associate team members with the appropriate skills.
• Supports a departmental orientation program for associates to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job. Ensures associates are cross trained to support successful daily operations.
• Uses all available on the job training tools for associates; supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Participates in the associate performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with associates and ensures associates do the same within the team.
• Must be able to work a flexible shift to include holidays weekends and rotating shift.
• Must be Management ServSafe certified
• A culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

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Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis ofany protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

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