Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need.  We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Culinary team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Free Parking
• Free Meals
• Discounts with Marriott Hotels and Resorts

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As our Sous Chef, you will be working with our Executive Chef, Exec Sous Chef and the Culinary team to ensure consistent high quality food and customer service is delivered. You will be working a rotating schedule, and leading from the line, while supporting the Exec Chef and Exec Sous Chef in the coordination of work, supervising staff, and directing food production. You will be assigned projects and tasks to help maintain profitable F&B operations, high quality products, and necessary service levels, and guest satisfaction. You will participate in, support and/or lead department activities, such as: training, scheduling, enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes, sanitization, brand standards, policy & SOP compliance, associate recognition, and safety.

Key knowledge, skills or abilities that are required:

• A minimum 3-years culinary experience, in roles of progressive responsibility.
• Previous supervisory experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to work long hours occasionally.
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Culinary degree or diploma highly preferred.
• Food Manager Certificate.

Does this sound like you?

You are excited to take that next step on your culinary and management journey and continue your career in the field of hospitality. You have a keen eye for detail, and passion for food, customer service, and employee engagement. You don’t shy away from a rotating menu of international cuisine or leading from the front line. The pride you have in your organizational and time management skills will be a great benefit in this role. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts, including days, evenings and weekends works for your personal life.

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, always, an “at will” associate.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.