Executive Sous Chef

OTO Development; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing hotel management company as an Executive Sous Chef. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead culinary operations, ensuring high food quality and compliance with health standards. You'll manage kitchen staff, develop menus, and maintain a positive working environment. With a focus on guest satisfaction, you'll be integral to the success of the Food & Beverage department. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, 401k matching, and paid time off. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Options

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday Time

Travel Discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food and beverage experience required.
• Impeccable attendance and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in culinary operations and oversee food quality.
• Train and evaluate kitchen staff while ensuring compliance with health regulations.
• Interact with guests to monitor satisfaction and address issues.

Skills

Restaurant Operations Knowledge

Time Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service Mindset

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

National Base Salary Rate: $19.20 - $23.40/hour

*Rate depends upon state/market*

Position: Executive Sous Chef

Department: Food and Beverage

Salary

Position Reports to: Food and Beverage Director

OTO Development is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for an Executive Sous Chef.

What will you be doing most days?

• Assist in planning and executing all functions of the Food & Beverage department
• Implement effective controls of food, beverage, and labor costs to ensure efficient operation and stay within budget limitations
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal laws/regulations
• Ensure safety of team members and cleanliness of facility and equipment
• Monitor the inventory of food, beverages, and supplies to ensure we are meeting par requirements in all areas
• Assist in conducting monthly inventories
• Ensure the kitchen is staffed appropriately, the kitchen is clean, inventory levels are appropriate, and equipment is working properly
• Comply with company and franchise standards of operation procedures, as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies, and ensures on a daily basis that all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards
• Have a customer service mindset and strive to provide the highest quality of guest care

What are the requirements for this position?

• Impeccable attendance record, plan accordingly and make sure you are present when your team needs you
• The ability to manage time wisely, and know how to prioritize tasks. Knowing when and where to be at all times.
• You have a thorough knowledge and understanding of restaurant operations that encompasses food and beverage, restaurant and banquet service techniques, as well as, health and safety regulations
• You have the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
• You must be able to create and promote a positive working environment among team members
• You must have the capacity to work under pressure and perform well under stressful situations
• You must also have a Food Handler certification
• You have at least 3 years of food and beverage experience

Executive Sous Chef Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation.
• Always be open to conversations and new learning opportunities.
• Hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating and coaching kitchen staff.
• Assist with menu and recipe development and implementation of techniques and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards and food hygiene. Develop relationship with health inspector.
• Communication with FOH managers to ensure high level of service, communication with BOH staff to make sure all tasks are being assigned and completed to the highest level.
• Interacting with guests and clients to assess and monitor satisfaction, address issues and continue to improve.
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with all team members and co workers.
• Continue to fortify and improve upon the systems that are in place to maintain food and labor costs.

Physical Requirements for this Position

This is a physically demanding position. You must be comfortable standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and squatting for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements

This position would require little to no travel outside the property and surrounding area.

About OTO

OTO Development (OTO) is one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the lodging industry. As an industry leader, OTO develops, owns, and operates award-winning select-service hotels in key markets across the U.S. with brand partners: Marriott, Hilton & Hyatt. For six years, OTO has ranked on INC. 5000's list of Fastest Growing Private Companies and in 2018 was certified as a high-trust, high-performance workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work Institute. We would love for you to join our team!

OTO provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical insurance options, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, company provided life insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid holiday time, travel discounts, and more.