Dynamic Sous Chef — Hotel Kitchen Leader

Trilith Guesthouse; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sous Chef role at Spartanburg Marriott oversees day-to-day kitchen operations across all F&B outlets, assisting the Executive Chef with scheduling, prep, plating, and banquet service while ensuring Marriott standards are met under the Mainsail/Lodging franchise.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years in a restaurant, and excels in customer service and communication under pressure in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in restaurant.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day to day managing of the kitchen staff
• Assist the Executive Chef with scheduling of kitchen staff
• Basic vegetable prep to include peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning
• Basic and advanced sauce prep to include stocks, salad dressings, vinaigrettes, emulsifications
• Butchering - processing whole poultry, fish, and primal cuts of larger animals
• General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
• Dishwashing - all Epicurean kitchen team members wash dishes
• Line cooking - working with other cooks under the supervision of the chef
• Plating dishes - presenting food for guests to the chef's specifications
• Expediting - assisting chefs in directing the flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room
• Demonstration cooking - assisting Epicurean chefs and guest chefs with presentations
• Assist with banquet plate ups, presenting food for guests to the chef's specifications
• Ability to understand and communicate kitchen orders
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively
• Ability to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills
• Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
• Able to make great quality food
• Follow SafeStaff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
• Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
• Restock clean dishes, flatware, and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areas
• Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
• Follow proper hand washing procedures
• Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
• Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales daily
• Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup
• Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies
• Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
• Able to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basis
• Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant
• Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience to ensure high performing scores on the GSS according to Marriott

Skills

Excellent customer service

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Sous Chef role at Spartanburg Marriott oversees day-to-day kitchen operations across all F&B outlets, assisting the Executive Chef with scheduling, prep, plating, and banquet service while ensuring Marriott standards are met under the Mainsail/Lodging franchise.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years in a restaurant, and excels in customer service and communication under pressure in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.