Sous Chef

About the Role

Assist the Executive Chef in the preparation of food and oversight of kitchen operations in accordance with established food quality, guest service, and sustainability standards.

Growth path: Executive Sous Chef → Chef → Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• 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 preparation and production of menus, development, and execution of recipes.
• Manage kitchen operations and assigned staff.
• Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards.
• Develop new menu items, test, and create recipes.
• Train, develop, and evaluate personnel regarding proper use of standard kitchen equipment and tools, techniques, and skills.
• Supervise kitchen personnel to ensure methods of cooking, garnishes, and portion sizes are as prescribed.
• Manage budget, monitor costs, and operating needs to contain unnecessary expenditures.
• Direct and develop skills of the team to achieve department and area goals.
• Evaluate all direct reports and conduct introductory period and annual performance reviews.
• Maintain an open-door policy and address all team member issues and/or concerns in a timely manner.
• Conduct divisional/departmental staff meetings on a monthly 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.

Requirements

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

Work Environment

• Work schedule varies and includes 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.

Values

• People Are Our Capability
• Hearts That Serve
• Only Excellence
• Stay Nimble
• Own It