AM Sous Chef

HHM Hotels - New England Region; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel as an AM Sous Chef, where you will oversee culinary operations to enhance guest experiences. You will manage kitchen staff, update menus based on trends, and ensure quality standards. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a commitment to safety and excellence in food preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of managerial kitchen experience.
• Ability to obtain a valid CA Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure optimal efficiency and quality standards.
• Coordinate menu item tastings and update recipes.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

Culinary school experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

OPPORTUNITY: AM Sous Chef

As a member of the Kitchen Management team, the AM Sous Chef will help lead the culinary operations & dish conceptions to ensure an elevated guest experience that directly evokes a sense of place. Core responsibilities include supervising the kitchen staff to ensure optimal department efficiency, productivity & quality standards; keeping all menus & outlets up to date on culinary trends, best practices & creative opportunities for growth; documenting & recording all recipes & procedures in an accessible & timely manner; and being responsible & in charge of the kitchen when the Executive Chef or Culinary management team are off-property or occupied with special events or projects.

Potential Career Path

Chef de Cuisine – Executive Chef

Essential Job Functions

1. Coordinate menu item tastings with the Executive Chef & culinary management team.
2. Update menu recipes, dish guides, & ensure consistency of execution.
3. Develop pairings & special off-menu items, when appropriate.
4. Assist in managing scheduled banquet services with the culinary management team, making sure orders are filled, food is prepped, & staff is trained for each event.
5. Assist in managing the all-day IRD program as well as other menu & development initiatives.
6. Oversee proper & efficient preparation of food for all PM meal periods, employee meals, special events, IRD, & banquets, ensuring quality & quantity standards are met.
7. Assist purchasing supervisor with maintaining pars, orders, & monitoring pricing for all items as directed by the Executive Chef.
8. Ensure kitchen storage areas & walk-ins are stocked & organized, setting standards by example.
9. Follow all procedures to close the kitchen using Opening & Closing Checklists.
10. Assist in training, scheduling, supporting, supervising, reviewing, & disciplining kitchen employees to maintain high morale & productivity.
11. Promote & comply with all employee handbook policies & procedures.
12. Ensure safe work practices of all kitchen staff, including compliance with safety rules & proper equipment handling.
13. Maintain cleanliness & safety of work areas at all times. Ensure employees follow sanitary food guidelines.
14. Document & report suspicious occurrences, incidents, injuries, & hazardous conditions.
15. Practice safe work habits to prevent injuries.

Essential Work Skills & Position Requirements

• Effective verbal & written communication skills; receptive to constructive criticism.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Decisiveness regarding profitability, service quality, waste control, & safety standards.
• Strong personnel development & coaching skills.
• Flexible schedule; able to adjust to guests' & staff needs.
• Professional appearance & grooming.
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, & composed.
• High School diploma required; college or culinary school experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of managerial kitchen experience.
• Ability to obtain a valid CA Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license & clean driving record.
• Availability to work weekends & holidays.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, stand & walk for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Our Values

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Saltwood's team is committed to creating a nuanced hospitality experience through teamwork, flexibility, calmness in busy environments, multitasking, and organization.

About Us

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette is the culinary destination of Monterey, featuring diverse dining environments, a lively oyster bar, a central live-fire kitchen, and versatile event spaces, offering a unique experience.

HHM Hotels is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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