Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center is searching for a Sous Chef. This individual will supervise and coordinate food production operations and activities throughout Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, while achieving budgeted food and labor cost margins. We are looking for an employee who provides strong leadership and fosters the development of the culinary and utility staffs in addition to sparking a creative environment that inspires our team to continuously improve daily in both their skills, and our culinary offerings for our guests.
Essential Functions:
Along with our Team of Award Winning Chefs, Trains and Supervises Kitchen and Utility Personnel with an emphasis on upholding the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center Culture of being Distinct and Sophisticated in all of our offerings
Works with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to Develop Break, Dining Room, Pub, Room Service, and Event Menus
Must have experience in banquet style kitchen and operations
Prepares meats and seafood for line and special functions
Prepares all sauces, stocks, chili and soups
Prepares Food Orders
Supervises the Receiving of Product to Ensure Proper Quality and Quantity is Delivered
Ensures Daily Prep, Production, and Cleaning Checklists are Completed according to Standards
Maintains the Highest Level of Security and Safety Standards for both our Guests and Associates
Schedules Associates Based on Business Volume
Posts Daily Sheets and Banquet Records
Ensures that all Kitchens and Storage Areas are clean, organized, and well stocked, and maintains all par levels
Ensures that all food products are used on a timely basis
Prepares food in accordance with property recipes
Aids and assist other areas of the kitchen as needed
Sets up, maintains, breaks down and cleans work stations
Serves items in accordance with established portion and presentation standards
Communicates effectively in a spirit of teamwork and partnership with our Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and Associates
Ensures that assigned work stations and equipment are clean and sanitary
Maintains neat professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times
Requisitions supplies needed to produce items on menu
Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations
Covers, dates and properly stores all product
Assists with other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
Works Closely with the Outlet Manager and Catering Operations Manager to Supervise both Front of the House and Kitchen as schedule dictates
Participates with property MOD program
Our attractive compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401k with match, STD/LTD, vacation, PTO, dining and travel discounts, special offers from our business partners, and discount programs for selected cell phone providers.
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.
We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace/EOE. Background check required.