Sous Chef

The Read House Hotel; Read; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Read House Hotel is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their award-winning culinary team. Elevate your craft in a historic hotel environment while ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and training kitchen staff. Enjoy competitive benefits in a supportive atmosphere of growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Meal Option

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary experience in a hotel or related fine-dining establishment required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to meet guests' specifications in a timely manner.
• Ensure kitchen staff maintains high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in culinary techniques.

Skills

Management skills

Food preparation techniques

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

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SOUS CHEF AT THE READ HOUSE HOTEL

The Culinary Team at The Read House is seeking an experienced Sous Chef that seeks to utilize their fine-dining experience and elevate their craft at an award-winning establishment!

Chattanooga’s true historic hotel, The Read House, has been hosting guests and visitors since 1872! Start a new career journey with classic elegance at The Read House Hotel!

What We Have To Offer

Location: 107 West MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402

SOUS CHEF AT THE READ HOUSE HOTEL

The Culinary Team at The Read House is seeking an experienced Sous Chef that seeks to utilize their fine-dining experience and elevate their craft at an award-winning establishment!

Chattanooga’s true historic hotel, The Read House, has been hosting guests and visitors since 1872! Start a new career journey with classic elegance at The Read House Hotel!

What We Have To Offer

Location: 107 West MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Salary: Salary Based Upon Experience

Benefits

• A Culture that Values Passion, Individuality, and Fun!
• Opportunities for Internal Growth and Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Earned Wage Access through PayActiv- access to your earned wages before payday!
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Provided & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Employer Match up to 3.5%
• Referral Bonus Program
• Hotel & Restaurant Discounts at Avocet Hospitality Properties
• Employee Meal Option
• Starbucks Discount
• Garage Parking Discount
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

As the Sous Chef at The Read House, you will ensure every guest has an elegant and professional dining experience. You will provide supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout the dinner service primarily at Bridgeman’s Chophouse but will also assist in other culinary areas as needed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Ensure kitchen staff adheres to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene throughout the kitchen; ensure proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward; keep all workstations and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new menu items and improve existing recipes
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards before serving.
• Address any issues that arise during service promptly to maintain smooth operations
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in culinary techniques and best practices
• Help manage kitchen schedules, ensure adequate staffing for peak service times
• Manage kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality and waste is minimized
• Take charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine
• Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance with the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays when business requires
  
  

Job Requirements

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent preferred
• Three to five years of progressive culinary experience in a hotel or related fine-dining establishment required
  
  

Skills

• Proven management and leadership skills
• Budget, forecast, and cost control experience
• Excellent communication skills with guests, team members, and management
• Food preparation techniques
  
  

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 75 pounds
• See clearly both near and far (to detect cleanliness and discrepancies)
• Hear at a basic level and communicate with coworkers and guests
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, sometimes more than 8 hours
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced environment with changing variables
  
  

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• This position occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• This position requires the ability to work in temperatures of varying degrees
  
  

Who We Are

The Roaring '20s are alive and prosperous in Chattanooga at the Historic Read House Hotel. We embrace the "Great Gatsby" era of grandeur and opulence and project the right balance of luxury and rebellious spirit in everything we do. At The Read House, service reigns supreme. We empower our team through support, growth and camaraderie which is instrumental in our culture of genuine hospitality and taking care of guests at every turn. Take the plunge, and be a part of this fun and exciting journey.

• 2022, 2023, 2024 Finalist for Chattanooga’s Best of the Best Hospitality Employer!*
  
  

Step back in time and visit The Read House Hotel (thereadhousehotel.com) and Bridgeman's Chophouse (bridgemanschophouse.com) !

EOE / DFWP

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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