Sous Chef

Sous Chef

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost. He/she is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include working with other F&B managers, keeping the immediate supervisor informed, coordinating loss prevention, preparing and submitting reports, monitoring food quality, overseeing kitchen operations, responding to guest complaints, ensuring compliance with SOP's and requisition procedures, conducting staff performance reviews, understanding and implementing corporate promotions, knowing local health department sanitation laws, computing daily food cost, working with the Director of F&B to create and implement menus, assessing food portion size, checking stations for proper food storage and sanitation, checking food purchases, overseeing daily activities, preparing food production sheets, and cutting meat, poultry, seafood according to daily business.

Qualifications include at least 4 years of related progressive experience or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field, knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations, ability to handle long hours, medium work, effective communication skills, multitasking and prioritization, maintaining a warm and friendly demeanor, attending hotel required meetings and trainings, participating in M.O.D. coverage as required, maintaining regular attendance, maintaining high standards of personal appearance and grooming, complying with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations, maximizing productivity, handling problems, understanding and evaluating complex information, maintaining confidentiality, and performing other duties as requested by management.

Benefits include travel discounts at our hotels, competitive benefits including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates, paid time off plans, and the Retirement 401(k) Program for both full-time and part-time associates who qualify.