Executive Sous Chef — Banquet Kitchen Leader

Workstream; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Hotels by Marriott Toledo seeks an experienced Executive Sous Chef to organize the kitchen’s activities and lead a busy hotel kitchen. You will be first in command, creating and inspecting dishes to ensure high quality and presentation for hotel guests.

You will supervise staff, plan menus, control prep, and ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations while maintaining excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as executive sous chef in a hotel or upscale kitchen.
• Demonstrated kitchen management capabilities.
• Ability to delegate and monitor tasks.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of culinary trends and efficient kitchen processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office and restaurant software / POS.
• Health and safety training credentials.
• Culinary science degree or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and related activities.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring variety and quality.
• Approve and polish dishes before they reach the customer.
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to shortages.
• Hire, manage and train kitchen staff and oversee subordinates.
• Estimate staff workload and compensations.
• Maintain payroll and attendance records.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Executive sous chef

Kitchen management

Staff delegation

Leadership

Culinary trends

Office & POS

Health & safety

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Restaurant management software

MS Office

POS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Executive Sous Chef to organize the kitchen’s activities. You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the guests' tables ensuring high quality and presentation. Seeking skilled leader in busy and multifaceted hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Skills

• Proven experience as executive sous chef
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate

Join us in the excitement of introducing the all-new Delta Hotels by Marriott Toledo, a gem tucked in the vibrant heart of Toledo, OH, right on the prestigious University of Toledo Medical Center campus. With 212 guest rooms and suites, our hotel promises an indulgent retreat for every visitor. We're not just about accommodation; we're about curating unforgettable experiences, be it for business travelers or those seeking leisurely respites. Set to dazzle in July 2024, our hotel will feature a chic restaurant and bar, sprawling banquet spaces spanning over 14,000 sq. ft., and all the beloved amenities you'd expect – from a state-of-the-art fitness center to a relaxing indoor pool, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and parking.
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