Executive Sous Chef

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at a luxurious hotel in downtown Atlanta. This role involves ensuring high standards of food quality, managing budgets, and fostering a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence, with at least 5 years of experience in a management position at a reputable establishment. Join a team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment, and make a significant impact on guest satisfaction while enjoying a vibrant and supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a management position in a 4-star establishment or higher.
• Serve Safe certified food manager with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
• Assist in budgeting and control of food costs.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Quality Control

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Delphi

Job description

Overview

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park

Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at Centennial Park. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the bustling Centennial Park District, this luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline or picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is connected to Philips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center, and it is the closest hotel to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Omni Atlanta's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Hotel at Centennial Park may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The Executive Sous Chef has an overall responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the kitchen and food production outlets, ensuring operating costs are minimized.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of all Omni Hotel and company policies/procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls.
• Assist the Executive Chef in budgeting (i.e., food cost/payroll/etc.). Control all overheads and achieve food cost budget throughout the oncoming year; report all variances from actual budget with the reasons and recommendations for remedial action.
• Advise the Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practices throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of day-to-day operations.
• Maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
• Work closely with the storeroom manager and food and beverage controller to establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
• Test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield, holding qualities, market price, and wastage usage of leftovers.
• Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained.
• Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience; prior admin experience preferred.
• Associates degree or higher preferred in Culinary Arts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Delphi, or similar programs; excellent organizational skills.
• Clear, positive, energetic communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years at an Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef level management position in a 4-star establishment or higher.
• Serve Safe certified food manager.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include holidays and weekends.