Market Sous Chef

Spire Hospitality; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company in Birmingham is seeking a Market Sous Chef to inspire and lead the culinary team at The Kelly and Redmont hotels. This role focuses on delivering exceptional food quality while fostering a positive team environment. With a commitment to guest satisfaction, the successful candidate will oversee all culinary activities, ensuring high standards and innovative menu development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Employee hotel discounts

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of cooking experience in a hotel setting.
• Must have Food Handlers and Alcohol Beverage Servers Certifications.
• OSHA certification or knowledge of OSHA regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the culinary team at The Kelly and Redmont hotels.
• Ensure exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction.
• Develop new menu items and maintain culinary standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Creativity

Food Safety

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program

Job description

The Redmont Hotel, Curio by Hilton and The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection are nestled in the heart of downtown Birmingham with easy access to the city’s theater district and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

As Birmingham’s longest-running hotel since its opening in 1925, The Redmont effortlessly combines 1920s charm with contemporary luxury. Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, complimentary WiFi, and stunning rooftop views while savoring a signature cocktail.

Overlooking downtown Birmingham, The Kelly Birmingham, is within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, and attractions. Alabama Theatre, Regions Field, Birmingham Museum of Art, and Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex are less than two miles away. We're also 15 minutes from the airport.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more.

The role will provide leadership and empowering the Food & Beverage – Culinary TEAM at The Kelly and Redmont hotels to strive for excellence and repeat business. The Market Sous Chef will lead, mentor, and collaborate with our team of Chefs to prepare, cook, and present food to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and guest satisfaction

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspire exceptional customer service through your positive leadership and dedication to guest satisfaction
• Assist in leading and managing all culinary activities and operations to uphold the highest quality standards
• Contribute creatively to the development of new menu items and promotions
• Cultivate strong working relationships across Food & Beverage and other hotel departments
• Monitor and maintain standards for product quality, presentation, and production efficiency
• Conduct audits of storeroom inventory and storage to ensure product quality, safety, and kitchen cleanliness are upheld

Physical Demands:

• Lift, carry, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. at a time, on a continuous basis
• Ability to stand and move about for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity to grasp and use all kitchen equipment

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 year cook experience in hotel preferred
• Minimum of 4 year cook experience in a similar role, size of operation required
• Managers Food Handlers Certification required
• Alcohol Beverage Servers Certification required
• OSHA certification or equivalent knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Basic mathematical skills to prepare financial reporting

Spire Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans

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