Sous Chef | Hotel Leo

The Perks

• Eligibility dependent on job status
• Hourly Range: $25 to $30 DOE
• Commuter/Parking Allowance
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans - with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
• Employee Assistance Program
• Columbia Cares Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities
• Task Force Work Opportunities
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

What Success Looks Like

• Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in its entirety
• Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards
• Communicates daily with General Manager for updates, changes and revisions to existing contracts
• Maintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety. Follows all appropriate policies and procedures
• Timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest, and team member requests
• Aids in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards
• Maintains food and labor costs
• Conducts daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation
• Prepares and manages creation of new menu items
• Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated
• Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
• Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
• Reads and interprets recipes
• Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product
• Maintains grooming standards
• Maintains standards for sanitation and safe food handling
• Ensures all opening and closing kitchen procedures are conducted

What You Bring

• Culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years of experience in culinary management role in a similar environment
• Excellent business communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries
• Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws
• Conflict management and negotiation skills are required
• Flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs
• Demonstrates excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor
• Detail-oriented, reliable and punctual, and have exceptional organizational skills
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)