Banquet Sous Chef - Westin Tempe

Westin Tempe 11 East Seventh Street Tempe, AZ 85281, USA Description The Westin Tempe is looking for FT - Banquet Sous Chef to join our amazing Team at our Culinary Team! Hours/Shifts - AM/PM - Availability - including weekends & holidays Summary of Benefits Team Member and Family Room Discounts for both Crescent Hotels and Resort and Marriott Hotels Flexible Schedules Career Growth & Development Insurance Benefit Available for both Full Time and Part Time Team Members 401k Plan and Company Match Program Vacation Pay / Sick Pay – Full Time and Part Time Team Members Holiday Pay – Full Time Team Members Amazing Recognition Programs/Giving Back – Community Outreach Tuition Reimbursement Banquet Sous Chef takes part in servicing food and beverages to guests around the hotel. This task is to be handled in a friendly, courteous, timely, and professional manner resulting in an extremely high level of guest satisfaction. Banquet Sous Chef assists in the coordination, planning and supervision of the production, plating and presentation of the food at all Banquet events in a cost effective, safe manner to meet/exceed customer expectations and attract future business.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Two to three full years of full employment in a related position Requires thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work. Requires knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts. Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error. Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform in the Banquet Kitchen. Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction: Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day. Work Habits: In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something. Safety & Security: The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns. NOTE This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor. Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crescent Hotels & Resorts