Executive Sous Chef – Asian Cuisine, a Luxury Hotel Group

Thimbleful 顶针箍; Capitol Hill (Northern Mariana Islands); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef specializing in Asian cuisine. This role involves managing kitchen operations, overseeing food quality, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have significant culinary experience, preferably in Asian cuisine, and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef.
• Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts is preferred.
• Must have valid Food Handler’s Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily food-related operations in multiple kitchens.
• Oversee food quality and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Design menus and create new entrees with an Asian flare.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Motivating

Training Abilities

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational School or Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Executive Sous Chef – Asian Cuisine, a Luxury Hotel Group

Executive Sous Chef – Asian Cuisine, a Luxury Hotel Group

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

The job involves managing all personnel and daily food-related operations in multiple kitchens, demonstrating culinary expertise in Chinese cuisine, and leading kitchen operations with a focus on Chinese cuisine. Other responsibilities include overseeing food quality, ensuring timely food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and monitoring staff productivity to uphold hotel quality standards. Additionally, the role involves monitoring and controlling food costs and kitchen inventory to achieve revenue targets, as well as ensuring compliance with brand standards and federal and state health and safety regulations in kitchen activities.

Your-day-to-day

People

Lead the team by example by promoting and maintaining a safe and positive workplace.

Develop a Kitchen orientation and on-boarding plan for new team members.

Conduct pre-shift briefings as needed.

Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

Manage daily staff assignments, communicate goals, and ensure compliance of policies and procedures.

Review kitchen staff operations and initiate performance appraisals, salary adjustments, disciplinary measures, and other HR-related actions.

Closely monitor food costs and inventory levels.

Assist in the preparation of the kitchen’s annual budget.

Guest Experience

Establish and review daily Asian cuisine menus and implement innovative concepts.

Respond appropriately to guest complaints.

Make appropriate service recovery gestures in accordance with established guidelines.

Will be responsible for achieving Key Performance Indicator Metrics in terms of Breakfast Score and Brand Standard audits.

Will be responsible for all outlet’s performance in terms of food satisfaction and guest experience.

Responsible Business

Design menus and create new entrees with an Asian flare for day-to-day operations and special events such as

weddings and holidays.

Monitor all kitchen equipment such as stoves, freezers, vents, etc. are in working condition. Notify the engineering

department for assistance in equipment repairs or other maintenance concerns.

Inspect quality and preparation of food to ensure that it is up to brand standards and safety regulations.

Coordinate and supervise the daily functions of all kitchen staff.

Approve staff schedules to ensure adequate manpower in all areas of all kitchens.

Set standard kitchen operating procedures and familiarize new employees with kitchen practices.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitary standards.

Regularly generate written and oral reports of kitchen operations to the Director of Food and Beverage or upper

management.

Manage vendor relationships and develop strategic alliances with vendors.

Ensure compliance with procurements and disposal rules and regulations.

Communicate with the Purchasing department and vendors to source appropriate kitchen supplies and equipment.

What we need from you

• At least high school diploma or GED. Vocational school or an associate’s degree is preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef at a full-service hotel. Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts is preferred. At least 1-2 years of training or experience in Asian Cuisine.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
• Problem solving, reasoning, analytical, motivating, and training abilities are often used when estimating food productions, coordinating functions, and performing general management duties.
• Basic math skills, reading, and writing are used when completing paperwork, budgets, and other reports.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Food Handler’s Certification from the CNMI Environmental Health & Disease Prevention (EHDP) office that will be applied equally to U.S. and foreign workers.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Alcoholic Beverage & Tobacco Certification (ABTC) Card from the CNMI ABTC office that will be applied equally to U.S. and foreign workers.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.
• Fluent in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
• Must be able to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without a dolly for at least 25 yards.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and stand behind the workstation or guest-facing areas.
• Must be able to handle food and beverages, stoves, utensils, and other food service or culinary supplies and equipment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Human Resources

Get notified about new Executive Sous Chef jobs in Capitol Hill, Saipan Municipality, Northern Mariana Islands.

Garapan, Saipan Municipality, Northern Mariana Islands 1 week ago

Susupe, Saipan Municipality, Northern Mariana Islands 2 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.