Executive Sous Chef - Outlets

Omni Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Executive Sous Chef at a newly opened luxury hotel in Oklahoma City. This role is pivotal in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. With a focus on culinary excellence, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to control costs and maintain operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team in a vibrant environment that celebrates both heritage and modern progress. If you are passionate about culinary arts and enjoy leading a team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a management position at a 4-star establishment.
• Serve Safe certified food manager required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with hotel policies and standards.
• Assist in budgeting and control food costs effectively.
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Associates degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Delphi

Job description

Overview

Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center (OKC Thunder), the Oklahoma Convention Center and across the street from the 70-acre Scissortail Park.

The property includes an all-day dining outlet (Seltzer's Modern Diner), an entertainment sports bar (OKC Tap House), specialty restaurant (Bob's Steak & Chop House), coffee shop (Park Grounds) and a retail outlet (RareBird Gift Shop). Additionally, guests can enjoy a Mokara Spa, fitness center and a rooftop pool and bar (CatBird Seat) complete with a fire pit, outdoor lawn and cabanas. The hotel offers 76,000 square feet of meeting and event space inclusive of a 20,000 square foot ballroom, 10,000 square foot ballroom, and a 4,200 square foot outdoor pre-function space that overlooks the park.

Job Description

An amazing opportunity to be a pivotal part of the opening for a great Omni convention collection hotel. Recently opened in January 2021, the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel is a true outdoor recreation, entertainment and culinary destination paying homage to the heritage and modern progress of the city. With 605 guest rooms and suites, the luxury hotel will showcase views of the 70-acre Scissortail Park and the downtown skyline with 75,000 square feet of meeting and event space, sports bar, specialty restaurant, coffee shop and a retail venue.

The Executive Sous Chef - Outlets 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.
• To assist the Executive Chef in budgeting i.e. food cost/payroll/etc. When agreed, control all overheads/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 practice throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.
• To 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.
• To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/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, 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 of a 4 star establishment or higher.
• Serve Safe certified food manager.
• Ability to stand for entire shift.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability.