Executive Sous Chef

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meal each shift

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts in Houston's River Oaks property seeks an experienced kitchen leader to plan and manage the staff, procurement, production, and presentation of all hotel food in a safe, sanitary environment. You will work to maintain high quality, cost control, seasonal menu development, and guest satisfaction, with coverage in the Executive Chef's absence and strong leadership across the team.

You will collaborate with culinary and operations teams, supervise sanitation, training,

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post high school education; culinary education desirable.
• Five+ years of employment in a related position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of people management and food/beverage management.
• Knowledge of hotel operations including budgeting and safety programs.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff.
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations to ensure quality and consistency.
• Lead HR activities in production areas: hire, train, coach, and evaluate.
• Schedule maintenance/sanitation to meet standards.
• Monitor labor and food costs; prepare reports and budgets.
• Promote safety programs to minimize liabilities.
• Assist Executive Chef with seasonal menus and costing.
• In Executive Chef's absence, assume responsibilities.
• Ensure regular attendance and work obligations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Post high school education

Five+ years of related experience

Hotel experience preferred

Culinary education desirable

Job description

About Us

For more than 40 years, our hotel has been a landmark in the Houston hospitality scene. Today, The Houston Grand - River Oaks is entering an exciting new chapter. Under the vision of new local ownership with deep Houston roots, the property is preparing for a full renovation, and a complete luxury rebrand that will restore the hotel as one of the premier destinations in the city. We are committed to elevating every aspect of the guest and associate experience. Our team is a tight knit, family like community with many long tenured associates who take pride in their craft and the exceptional service they deliver. We value passion, professionalism, and the desire to grow-because when our associates and their families thrive, our hotel thrives. Associates enjoy a complimentary meal each shift, free parking, and meaningful opportunities for career development within both the hotel and the broader HEI portfolio. Join us as we write the next chapter of a Houston legacy-your future could be part of something extraordinary.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards.
• Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
• Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.
• Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
• Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus.
• Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his/her absence.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Two+ years of post high school education, culinary education is desirable.
• Five+ years of employment in a related position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental
programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.