Sous Chef

About the role

The Hilton Columbus/Polaris is seeking a dedicated and experienced Sous Chef to assist our Executive Chef in managing all aspects of the Food and Beverage department. This includes overseeing our restaurant and bar, 17 Arrows Craft Kitchen and Bar, banquet functions during your shift, and our Executive Lounge.

This vital position assists the Executive Chef in all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. The role also involves coordinating the purchase of all food, developing menus, and maintaining approved food and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of our restaurant and bar, 17 Arrows Craft Kitchen and Bar
• Manage banquet functions during your shift and the Executive Lounge
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing kitchen personnel
• Ensure quality preparation of all menu items
• Maintain proper handling and storage of all food items
• Coordinate the purchase of all food
• Develop menus
• Maintain approved food costs and labor costs

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a scratch kitchen as a Sous Chef or in a supervisory role
• Experience in creating menus
• Experience in restaurants
• Open availability to work

Qualifications

• Certified Food Handler (preferred)

Skills

• Team player: works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Benefits

• Partially employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance (one times annual salary)
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability (available on the first of the month following start date)
• 401K program after 6 months of employment, with a 50% match up to 6% and a 5-year progressive vesting schedule
• 10 days of vacation and 4 personal days accrued annually after one year (personal time usable after 3 months, vacation after 6 months)
• Seven paid holidays per year
• Free parking
• Discounted hotel rooms within the Hilton brand and Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties

Upon offer of employment, candidates must be willing to submit to social security verification and criminal background check. MVR checks may also be conducted if the position requires operating a company vehicle. The company does not offer relocation for this position.