Sous Chef

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel The Omni Royal Orleans offers graceful elegance in a New Orleans French Quarter hotel. Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel has received the four-diamond luxury award for over 30 years and has earned the Pinnacle Award for meeting services. Our full property renovation incorporates modern amenities with classic design in our guest rooms, including iconic wrought iron balconies and redesigned public spaces inspired by liveliness of the area's culture through various color palettes and artwork. Omni Royal Orleans’ associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel may be your perfect match. Overview The Omni Hotel is seeking a talented, quality-driven individual to join its culinary team as a Sous Chef. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in all areas of the kitchen’s operations. As a leader, you will ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen. Responsibilities Assisting the Executive Chef in managing the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel’s restaurant, room service, and banquet operations to ensure a high quality and consistent product is produced, which conforms to all Omni Standards. 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. Assisting the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of outlets, banquets, seasonal, and specialty menus. Assuming the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence. Providing kitchen support for restaurant and banquet functions. Overseeing proper handling and tracing of banquet food returns at the end of functions. Directing proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment. Complying with health code standards for sanitation. Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and files Synergy tickets for any items in need of repair or maintenance. Directing proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness). Knowing expectations and ensures that staff understands them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines. Providing support and leadership to accomplish our Medallia food quality score. Checking and controlling sign-in and sign-out procedures for kitchen staff. Performing any other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have at least 2 years previous culinary management experience in a high volume, full service kitchen, with at least half of that time spent in a banquet food production capacity. Must have proven culinary skills and must be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills. Must be creative and up to speed on new concepts and food trends. Both Banquets and Restaurant experienced preferred. Must be computer literate and detail orientated. Must have basic mathematical skills and be able to create and understand financial reports. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Omni Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO is The Law Poster is available using the following link. EEOC is the law poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr