Banquet Sous Chef: Lead High-End Event Kitchen

Banquet Sous Chef | The SOMM Hotel & Spa Let’s start off with the most important part—what’s in it for you: The Perks Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status Salary Range: $114,000 - $120,000 DOE Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday) Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters) Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K HSA/FSA Plans – with employer contribution Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE) Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives) Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit) Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!) Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion) Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe) Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow! Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more) What Success Looks Like: Your Impact Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in its entirety Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards Communicates daily with General Manager for updates, changes and revisions to existing contracts Maintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety. Follows all appropriate policies and procedures Ensures timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest, and team member requests Assists in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards Monitors food and labor costs Conducts daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items Prepares and manages creation of new menu items Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated. Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are met for all hot and cold items Reads and interprets recipes Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures What You Bring A culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years of experience in a culinary management role in a similar environment Must possess excellent business communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws Conflict management and negotiation skills are required to successfully perform the duties described Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs Must demonstrate excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor Be detail-oriented, reliable and punctual, and have exceptional organizational skills Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s) Where You'll Work The SOMM Hotel & Spa is a 164‑room luxury hotel located in Woodinville, Washington, within a 20‑acre master‑planned development that includes restaurants, bars, wine‑tasting rooms, recreational spaces, and apartments. The hotel features a signature restaurant, rooftop bar, 10,000 sq ft of meeting spaces, a 5,661‑sq‑ft spa, and 9,000 sq ft of retail space. Columbia Hospitality, Inc. operating as Columbia Hospitality Service U.L.C. is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values. #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbia Hospitality, Inc.