Sous Chef

Full-Time

Overview:

The Sous Chefis responsible forthe management of all aspects of the culinary operation,in accordance withhotel standards. Will direct, implement, andmaintaina service and management philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operationfor assignedculinary area, to include efficient and effective running of all the kitchen and food production outlets, ensuring operating costs are minimized.

• Supervise the kitchen sanitation operation and timing of service out of the kitchen and into all outlet areas.Ensuresprompt delivery and quality control fromthe pointof departure to arrival.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation awareness standards.Prepare daily for health department andEcosureinspections.

• Control requisitioning of food quantities by forecasting volume to achieve maximum profitability by avoiding over/under production.

• Work with Executive Chef to plan and implement menu development. Produce current and creative dishes that speak to thehotelconcepts.

• Maintain up to date knowledge ofthe localcompetitor’s food production and offerings.

• Assistinbudgetingprocess. Control overheads and achieve budget throughout the year. Report all variances from budget with reason and recommend corrective action.

• Conduct/attend all required departmenttrainingand meetings.

• Perform any other duties required by management.

Qualifications:

• Candidatemust have at least 3 years’ experience in a kitchen leadership capacity and excellent knowledge of current culinary trends.

• Large convention hotel / high volume business experience strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent.

• Unionenvironmentexperience preferred.

• Must be competent in culinary creativity asdemonstratedby cookingtest.

• Strong knowledge of food cost and inventories.

• Mustpossessthe ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations.

• Abilityto alwaysmaintaina positive and professional demeanor and composure.

• PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• A culture of fun, inclusion, and growth

• Complimentary meals

• Health Insurance and matching 401(k) after one year

• Generous Paid Time Off offered after90 days

• Performance-driven, ALL-IN culture