Hilton Marietta - Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Efficiently supervise, guide, and train kitchen associates to provide quality food production for both restaurants and banquets, focusing on timing, portions, food quality, and sanitation/cleanliness.
• Ensure standards for storage, rotation, production, portions, quality, and appearance are followed at all times; adhere to food handling guidelines.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures for Station Cooks I, II, and III.
• Expedite food from the front line during meal periods.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies and materials needed for associates to perform their jobs.
• Participate in monthly food and beverage inventory.
• Follow portion control procedures, verifying food pricing, code amounts, server names, food cost control, and proper check ringing.
• Assist in menu and recipe creation in cooperation with the Executive Chef.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the effective operation of the hotel.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High work ethic and self-initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines.
• Basic computational ability.
• Ability to focus, maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, sometimes stressful situations.
• Maintain excellent relationships with staff and uphold staff and guest confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for varying lengths of time, often for extended periods.
• Work in an environment that can be very hot or very cold throughout the shift.
• Lift and carry heavy objects weighing approximately 30 to 40 pounds.
• Perform tasks requiring grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening, hearing, and visual ability.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line phones, filing cabinets, and photocopiers.