Executive Sous Chef

Overview

We are seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining financial goals.
• Assist in the directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food according to Davidson standards.
• Assist in the responsibility to select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees in accordance with Davidson policies and procedures.
• Communicate daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures.
• Communicate directly with banquet manager or captain for guest count, special request and timing of food functions to attain highest guest satisfaction.
• Complete all assigned paperwork accurately and timely.
• Complete daily food requisition and oversee specials, utilizing overstock.
• Keep in contact with all outlets to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain work areas clean and organized.
• Order food quantities and other expense items and oversee production for banquet food operations with purchasing, banquet management and Executive Chef.
• Participate in banquet functions from planning to preparation to dish up of function.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Assist in directing staff in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
• Assist in scheduling staff according to business levels.
• Conduct daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, storage rooms, and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation.
• Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
• Prepare and train staff in use of working menus, recipe cards and photo standards.
• Maintain and monitor overtime, labor and food costs.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.
• Aid in conducting performance appraisals.
• Attend all required meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years cooking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred
• Experience in menu planning and development
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families. Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage Dental & Vision Coverage 24/7 Teledoc service Free Maintenance Medications Pet Insurance Hotel Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 401K Match

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Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.