WATERMARK BR SOUS CHEF (EXEMPT)

About the role

As Sous Chef you will ensure every meal leaving your kitchen meets Watermark’s standards for quality, consistency, presentation, taste, and cost. You will train staff, enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes, and sanitation, and help control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Work with other F&B managers to address operational issues as they arise.
• Keep your supervisor informed of all problems or matters requiring attention.
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
• Prepare and submit required reports (wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, quarterly action plans) on time.
• Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
• Oversee daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas (hot food, bakery, cold pantry).
• Communicate daily forecasts and customer counts to cooks so they can prepare food on time.
• Enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
• Compute daily food cost.
• Collaborate with the Director of Food and Beverage to create and implement menus.
• Assess portion size, visual appeal, taste, and temperature of items served.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of progressive culinary experience, or a culinary degree plus 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules, liquor laws, and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Team Member Assistance Plan.
• Discounted rooms program.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

About Watermark Baton Rouge

Watermark Baton Rouge is a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel housed in Baton Rouge’s first “skyscraper,” built in 1927. The landmark blends Art Deco and Greek Revival architecture and features preserved murals by New Orleans artist Angela Gregory. The hotel’s public spaces and restaurants combine 1920s–1960s references with modern design, overlooking the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge.