Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef

We are seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring quality and consistency in all menu items. You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of culinary professionals and have access to the freshest, high-quality ingredients. If you have a passion for creating innovative and delicious cuisine and are committed to providing outstanding guest service, we want you to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining financial goals.
• Assist in the directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food according to Davidson standards.
• Assist in the responsibility to select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees in accordance with Davidson policies and procedures.
• Communicate daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures.
• Communicate directly with banquet manager or captain for guest count, special request and timing of food functions to attain highest guest satisfaction.
• Complete all assigned paperwork accurately and timely.
• Complete daily food requisition and oversee specials, utilizing overstock.
• Keep in contact with all outlets to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain work areas clean and organized.
• Order food quantities and other expense items and oversee production for banquet food operations with purchasing, banquet management and Executive Chef.
• Participate in banquet functions from planning to preparation to dish up of function.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Assist in directing staff in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
• Assist in scheduling staff according to business levels.
• Conduct daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, storage rooms, and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation.
• Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
• Prepare and train staff in use of working menus, recipe cards and photo standards.
• Maintain and monitor overtime, labor and food costs.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.
• Assist in conducting performance appraisals.
• Attend all required meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years cooking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred
• Experience in menu planning and development
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.