Executive Sous Chef

4 days ago


Portsmouth, Virginia, United States Colwen Hotels Full time
Colwen Hotels - Sous Chef Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and professional Sous Chef to join our team at AC Hotel Portsmouth, a Colwen Hotels Property. The successful candidate will possess the culinary and managerial skills to maintain and enhance our guests' experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Executive Chef in overall kitchen operations to ensure maximum guest satisfaction.
  • Plan, organize, direct, and control kitchen operations and administration.
  • Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Oversee and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes, and sanitation.
  • Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling associates.
  • Participate in performance management reviews.
  • Create and implement new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes.
  • Document and train new menu items and create use records based on recipes.
  • Prepare, cook, and present food in accordance with productivity standards, cost controls, and forecasts.
  • Continuous analysis of labor and food cost to meet or exceed budget.
  • Work the kitchen line as needed.
  • Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.
  • Order food as needed or as directed by the Executive Chef.
  • Maintain proper functioning of the kitchen and equipment.
  • Ensure kitchen and equipment cleanliness.
  • Prepare food as per Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
  • Ensure recipes are properly prepared per standard while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
  • Schedule and receive food deliveries, check deliveries for product quality and quantity.
  • Ensure that received food products are high quality, stored properly, and are rotated FIFO.
  • Attend all hotel meetings as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • 2 years of food and beverage experience (hotel experience preferred).
  • 2+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.
  • Proven track record in social and corporate catering.
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures and application.
  • Strong leader of people.
  • Remain calm and clearheaded under stressful situations, communicate calmly under pressure.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
  • Ability to learn new computer software programs and operate POS system.
  • Willingness to work rotational work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits and Perks:
  • Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA.
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Vision Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings.
  • Paid Time Off Programs.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401K Plan - Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match.
  • Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family.
  • Exclusive Associate Discounts - Travel, Entertainment, & Retail.
  • Training and Development Programs.
  • Career Advancement Opportunities.

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V


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