Sous Chef

Requirements

• Understand the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel
• Prioritize and work efficiently with limited supervision
• Be detail-oriented and able to multi-task efficiently
• Speak and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Possess excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills
• Be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' pastry orders
• Ability to work in hot, noisy and sometimes close conditions
• Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes
• Maintain compliance with government regulations pertaining to food storage, preparation and service
• Know all menu items and enforce the proper preparation and presentation on all items daily
• Place proper orders for supplies and maintain the proper pars of all items
• Maintain all food safety procedures as required by the County and by hotel standards
• Assist in the control of food and labor costs and control the amount of prep done
• Hold a pre-shift meeting with staff prior to reporting to stations
• Be prepared for each daily activity and review any variations with staff
• Ensure correct staffing during peak periods and high occupancy
• Monitor the performance of associates on an ongoing basis and provide feedback
• Reward, discipline, and document associate performance and provide timely counseling
• Properly handle all administrative work with regard to interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, and terminations of staff
• Select qualified, goal and service-oriented individuals and develop these individuals with clear guidelines to associates
• Ensure staff is properly groomed and uniformed at all times
• Assist in training all new employees and ongoing training of existing employees, including cross-training for all positions
• Ensure all associates are safety conscious and trained in safe work practices
• Consistently monitor the performance of associates on an ongoing basis
• Assist in the preparation of weekly schedules by guest needs and staff availability
• Process timecards and payroll as required
• Follow 4 Keys service standards, standard operation procedures, and safety standards
• Follow safety and security procedures
• Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve standards of operations
• Adhere to attendance and reliability standards
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program
• Food provided daily