Benefits, Holiday Pay, and PTO Accrual from DAY 1!
- Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or in a similar role, preferably within a resort or high-end hospitality environment.
- Culinary degree or certification from an accredited culinary institution.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Extensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
- Exceptional cooking skills with a keen eye for detail and presentation.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Assist the Executive Chef in menu creation, development, and execution, ensuring dishes meet resort standards and guest expectations.
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food production.
- Maintain consistency in food preparation and presentation across all dining outlets within the resort.
- Supervise, train, and mentor a team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Schedule and manage kitchen staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak periods.
- Assist in the recruitment and performance evaluation of kitchen staff.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of taste, quality, and presentation.
- Conduct regular quality checks and taste tests to maintain consistency and address any issues promptly.
- Implement and enforce food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with local health regulations.
- Monitor and manage food costs, inventory, and waste, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Assist in ordering and procuring ingredients, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and manage stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Keep labor costs within budget and assist the Sous Chef in maintaining efficient labor management.
- Collaborate with the events and banquet teams to create customized menus and ensure seamless execution of culinary services for weddings, conferences, and other special events.
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of food for special events, ensuring timely service and guest satisfaction.
- Stay updated on culinary trends and industry developments, incorporating new techniques, ingredients, and presentation styles into the resort’s offerings.
- Assist in developing and launching new menu items that enhance the resort’s culinary reputation.
- Engage with resort guests to receive feedback and address any culinary-related inquiries or concerns.
- Ensure that guest’s dietary needs and preferences are accommodated.
- Effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
- Required to perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
- Scheduled hours may vary on business needs and may or may not include holidays, weekends, various shifts, overtime or reduced hours.
ENVIRONMENT: Indoors with artificial lighting, exposed to high heat temperatures and uneven surfaces. Occasionally exposed to slippery surfaces, loud noises and cold cooler/freezer temperatures.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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