Lead Sous Chef: Craft Menus, Mentor Teams, Elevate Ops

HHM Hospitality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Austin, TX is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in food preparation and kitchen operations, upholding HHM standards for quality, guest service, and sustainability.

You will interview, train, schedule, coach and support associates, oversee menu development and recipe execution, and manage budgets while controlling costs.

A culinary degree or certificate is preferred and at least 3 years in a managerial role in upscale or high-volume food service are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred.
• 3 years experience in a managerial position of an upscale and/or high volume food service establishment required.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Oversee preparation and production of menus, development and execution of recipes.
• Manage kitchen operations and assigned staff.
• Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards.
• Develop new menu items, test and create recipes.
• Trains, develops and evaluates personnel with regard to proper use of standard kitchen equipment and tools, techniques and skills.
• Supervise kitchen personnel to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishes and portion sizes are as prescribed.
• Manage budget, monitor costs and operating needs in keeping with overall containment of unnecessary expenditures.
• Direct and develop skills of the team to the achievement of department and area goals.
• Evaluate all direct reports and conduct introductory period and annual performance reviews.
• Maintain an open door policy and address all team member issues and/or concerns in a timely manner.
• Conduct divisional/departmental staff meetings on a monthly basis.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Menu Development

Training & Coaching

Cost Control

Food Safety

Sustainability

Operations Management

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

HHM Hotels in Austin, TX is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in food preparation and kitchen operations, upholding HHM standards for quality, guest service, and sustainability.

You will interview, train, schedule, coach and support associates, oversee menu development and recipe execution, and manage budgets while controlling costs.

A culinary degree or certificate is preferred and at least 3 years in a managerial role in upscale or high-volume food service are required.