BANQUET SOUS CHEF

About the role

The Banquet Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen for which he/she is responsible are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food costs. The Banquet Sous Chef is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Banquet Sous Chef must control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
• Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly action plans.
• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas; hot food from the main kitchen and bakery, and cold food from the pantry.
• Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time.
• Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
• Know how to compute daily food cost.
• Work with the Director of Food and Beverage to create and implement menus.
• Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served.

Requirements

At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field. Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term disability.
• Team Member Assistance Plan.
• Discounted Rooms Programs.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

About our company

Watermark Baton Rouge is Exactly Like Nothing Else! Our one of a kind hotel is a part of the Marriott’s Autograph Collection and boasts of a historic classic design both inside and out. Built as Baton Rouge's first "skyscraper" in the 1927, our iconic building started out as the headquarters for Louisiana Trust & Savings Bank. After more than 50 years serving as a banking institution, our landmark continues to be informally called the Old Louisiana National Bank building.

Towering above downtown overlooking the Mississippi River, Watermark Baton Rouge Hotel stands as a tribute to the city's history and elegance. Stunningly preserved, our beautiful public spaces and restaurants blend references of the 20's through the 60's with modern design.