Sous Chef

About Us

Join Our Vibrant Team at The Westin Cincinnati! Dive into a workplace that cherishes your contributions and fuels your growth! At The Westin Cincinnati, we're not just a team; we're a legacy. With each of our associates boasting an impressive tenure, we stand proud as a pinnacle of hospitality in the HEI Hotels & Resorts family. Our associates rave about us, and we're eager to show you why! Thrive in a work environment that rewards your dedication with top-tier compensation, enviable health and welfare benefits, and the work-life balance you've been searching for. Your well-being is our priority, and we make sure it's well taken care of with generous vacation and sick leave policies. Planning for the future? Our robust 401(k) plan comes with substantial company matching contributions, making your golden years shine brighter. And that's not all - as a respected member of the world's largest hotel company, you'll unlock exclusive access to our vast array of brands with an alluring hotel discount program. At Westin, you're not just choosing a job; you're stepping into a world of opportunities. Ready to rise? We can't wait to welcome you!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards.
  
• Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
  
• Schedule and manage the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets or exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards, and regulations.
  
• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.
  
• Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
  
• Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus.
  
• Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
  
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
  
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.
  
• Five+ years of employment in a related position.
  
• Hotel experience preferred.
  
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of associates and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
  
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
  
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
  
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
  

Compensation
Salary Range: $61,500.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.


HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.