Executive Sous Chef

The Vineta Hotel

The Vineta Hotel, situated in the heart of Palm Beach, in homage to an illustrious history dating back 100 years, The Vineta Hotel has been restored to its former splendor and reopens shortly in a familiar location. Two blocks away from Worth Avenue in the heart of Palm Beach, The Vineta embodies the elegant, artistic life of a destination famed for its restaurant scene, designer boutiques and noteworthy galleries. The hotel is the first in the US to join the Oetker Hotels portfolio.

Originally called The Vineta Hotel, this landmark dates back to 1926 and is a fine example of Mediterranean Revival architecture seen throughout the destination. A top-to-bottom renovation marks an opportune moment to bring back the original name of this establishment, The Vineta, to clearly mark a bold new chapter in its history. Combining stylish dcor with contemporary comfort and the city's most coveted social setting, complemented by world-class cuisine and unrivalled service, the property will quickly be established as the pinnacle of hospitality in Palm Beach.

The Vineta Hotel invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Hotels.

Missions

The Executive Sous Chef is the second-in-command in our kitchen, just below the Executive Chef. The term "sous" comes from the French word for "under," so the Sous Chef's role is to assist the Executive Chef in running the kitchen smoothly.

Profile

• Supervising kitchen hoteliers: manage other kitchen team members, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. Ensure that everyone is performing their duties correctly and efficiently.
• Food Preparation: oversee and directly participate in the preparation of meals, ensuring that dishes are made according to the restaurant's standards.
• Quality Control: monitor portion control, food quality, inventory, proper food storage, food freshness, departmental recycling, and culinary labor costs under direction of the Executive Chef.
• Inventory Management: responsible for maintaining inventory levels, placing orders for supplies, and ensuring that ingredients are fresh and stocked.
• Training and Mentoring: train and coach new hoteliers and develop the skills of junior chefs and line cooks.
• Handling Operations: in the absence of the executive chef, take charge of the kitchen and make decisions regarding food preparation, timing, and plating.
• Health and Safety Compliance: ensure that kitchen operations comply with health codes and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and prep areas.
• Monitor that exhaust hoods, stoves, ovens, salamanders, deep freezers, steamers, filters, boiling pans, bain-marie, hot and cold cabinets etc. are spotless and cleaned daily.
• Verify that received goods are according to hotel standards.
• Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards and promote empowerment.
• Build morale and spirit, interact positively with guests, and take action to resolve problems to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
• Ensure that personal appearance and hygiene standards are an example for the team and reflect a professional image for our guests.
• Inspire an elevated level of creativity, personal commitment to service excellence and an emotional sense of gracious hospitality.

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years 5-star culinary experience in a similar capacity.
• Culinary degree or diploma from a reputable, recognized culinary institute.
• Previous experience in a renowned upscale restaurant and/or hotel required.
• Fluent in English; other languages considered an asset.
• Full-Time position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a shift.
• Frequent heat exposure, standing, talking, walking, grasping, using hearing acuity, seeing near, using depth perception, stooping, doing repetitive motions, bending, speaking clearly and hearing conversation.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Employer paid health benefits package
401(k) plan matching program
Comprehensive overall compensation package (PTO, holidays)
Excellent Training and Development opportunities with Oetker Hotels
Complimentary Hotelier Meals
Complimentary Dry Cleaning

The Vineta Hotel is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.