Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
OPENAIRE Restaurant at The Line Hotel is seeking a dynamic, talented Sous Chef with a passion and talent. OPENAIRE is a workplace where you can learn, grow, and support the Executive Chef in leading a team of talented individuals.
As Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in directing and overseeing the entire food service operations throughout the property, both Restaurants and Banquets. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility
Assisting the Executive Chef in providing direction for all day-to-day operations, including banquet functions and the execution of timely food production for all catering/banquet functions
Supervises and coordinates the activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
Manage line cooks
Ensures methods and standards of food production are maintained and consistent
Ensures that cooks are preparing proper amounts of all items needed by setting written par levels for all areas
Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
Demonstrates new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
Mentoring of staff
Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas
Manages department controllable expenses, including food costs, supplies, and equipment
Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility
Provides direction for menu development
Assists in how food should be presented, and creates decorative food displays
Recognizes superior quality products, presentations, and flavor
Inspects all freezers and refrigerators for cleanliness, organization, and correct temperatures
Inspects all food products for proper rotation and usage of food
Responsible for the production and presentation of all restaurant and in-room dining menus
Possesses extensive knowledge of food quality
Responsible for the supervision of all employees in the kitchen
Ensure all kitchen employees abide by the Company policies and standards
Ensures all employees practice proper hygiene
Ensures employees take their meal and rest period breaks as scheduled
Supervise and train line cooks, taking appropriate corrective actions when required
Responsible for conducting daily pre-shift briefing and/or training
Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence or determine an appropriate replacement to fill gaps
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
Fosters teamwork and possesses effective working knowledge of conflict resolution
Sets and examples to ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
Must consistently display a professional and sophisticated presence
Must be able to prioritize and delegate work with effective and consistent follow-through
Must be highly organized with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
Must be self-motivated with a high energy level
Must be a team player working with all levels of management and staff, and possess the ability to lead and motivate staff
Must be able and willing to work 10-12 hours and flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Must have basic knowledge of arithmetic
Must have the ability to input data and access information on the computer
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must possess clear thinking ability and sound judgement
Must possess the ability to remain calm and resolve problems under pressure
Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language; bilingual Spanish preferred
Must practice excellent personal hygiene and consistently display a professional presence
Must be able to exercise confidentiality and discretion
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office & TEAMS
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.