Sous Chef - Full Time

Job Description We are seeking a Sous Chef to be a leader in our restaurant kitchen at the Hilton Wilmington Christiana. The role partners with the Executive Chef and serves as an integral member of the management team. Responsibilities Plan, organize, control, and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department responsible for all food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency. Assist in selection, training, evaluating, leading, motivating, coaching, and disciplining all employees in the kitchen. Plan and develop menus and recipes, ensuring correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items, and minimize waste through creative menu planning. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control. Ensure sanitation standards as set by Hilton, Meyer Jabara Hotels, and local, state, and federal regulations are met, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization. Maintain control systems to assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to meet purchasing specifications. Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met and coordinate menu tastings and pre-meal meetings; attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination between departments; interact directly with guests to ascertain satisfaction. Benefits Medical Insurance Vacation time 401k Voluntary benefits including Short term Disability, Life Insurance, and Vision Hotel and family discounts through Hilton and Meyer Jabara Excellent pay #J-18808-Ljbffr