Executive Sous Chef

Sage Hospitality Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health savings and flexible spending

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Employee Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Hotel and dining discounts

Job summary

Hotel Zelos, part of Sage Hospitality Group in San Francisco, is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to plan and manage the procurement, production, and presentation of all hotel food in a safe, sanitary environment.

You will oversee a high-volume operation, including banquets and restaurant service, hire and develop staff, monitor budgets and food costs, and drive menus and programs while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Post high school education beyond two years but without a four-year degree.
• Five to ten years of related kitchen management experience.
• Strong communication and safety compliance skills.
• Ability to plan menus and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, production, and presentation of hotel food in a safe, sanitary environment.
• Manage kitchen staff and operations for events and restaurant service.
• Recommend menu and procedural changes; manage budgets and labor costs.
• Ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance; uphold quality standards.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen teams.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Hearing for safety

Visual acuity

Speech communication

Reading and writing comprehension

Education

Some college or trade school

Job description

Hotel Zelos, a futuristic, fashion-forward oasis that fuses sleek lines and sophisticated style. Crisp, cool, and clean design and stylish onsite dining create a craveable retreat in the heart of the city. Indulge your vices in Hotel Zelos’ acclaimed fifth-floor sanctuary, Dirty Habit , where craft cocktails pair perfectly with light bites. Lounge in the expansive dining room or outside on the heated rooftop patio. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Responsibilities

• This location regularly executes high-volume and high-level banquet events, including both buffet and plated service, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead multiple service styles simultaneously.
• Must maintain a flexible schedule based on business demands, including breakfast and dinner restaurant operations as well as banquet events that may occur on any day of the week and at varying hours.
• Position is responsible for long and short term planning and day-to-day operations of the kitchen and related areas.
• Recommends menu and procedural changes.
• Recommends the budget and manages food and labor costs within approved budget constraints.
• Performs all essential functions while adhering to all SOP's and future food programs to ensure a consistent, quality product.
• Manage associates and managers in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe environment; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost effective manner.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
• Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc.) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

More than two years of post high school education, but less than a degree from a four-year college.

Experience

Experience required by position is five to ten years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires oral and written communication skills.
• Must have moderate hearing to communicate with employees and to hear machinery, for safety reasons.
• Must have excellent vision, for safety reasons.
• Must have moderate speech communications skills to communicate with other employees.
• Must have excellent comprehension and literacy to read and write, as well as analyze to fulfill budget.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting objects, 30-35 pounds, 3 to 5 times during the course of the shift (i.e. top round, prime rib, frozen boxes).
• Carrying, (ranging from clipboard to food products to small equipment).
• Kneeling -during times of inspections for proper cleanliness and monitoring once a week, as well as during lifting.
• Full mobility is required in order to usually inspect and monitor the kitchen environment.
• Continuous standing -while expediting, or cooking or inspecting. Anywhere from brief periods (15 minutes) to longer periods (1 hour). At least 50% of the day.

Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance
• Program Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.