Executive Sous Chef

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Oversee and direct food production in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with others to develop new menu items, create and test recipes.
• Ensure that all food products are consistently prepared and served according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
• Manage and hold others accountable for food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements.
• Train, develop and evaluate staff with regard to proper use of standard kitchen equipment and tools, techniques and skills, to include the methods of cooking, garnishes, and portion sizing.
• Supervise the stewarding operation.
• Maintain kitchen at the level necessary to meet/exceed the company standards for quality, service, and cleanliness by personal inspection and following kitchen’s preventative maintenance program.
• Responsible for kitchen inventories including food, beverage, glass, china, supplies, chemicals, equipment, and tools.
• Attend daily/regular meetings such as BEO, AM Stand Up and F&B meetings.
• Conduct divisional/departmental staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in a managerial position of an upscale and/or high-volume foodservice establishment required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, using fingers and hands, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Must be able to work in varied and extreme temperatures including freezers (-10F) and kitchens (90F), possibly for one hour or more.