Sous Chef

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holiday programs

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

The Westin Annapolis, part of HEI Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a seasoned kitchen leader to plan and manage the hotel’s kitchen operations in an onsite role at the Annapolis property. You will oversee daily production, training, scheduling, and budgeting to deliver high-quality meals for restaurant and room service.

Strong leadership, communication, and time-management skills are essential. This full-time position requires several years in hotel food production, a background in culinary

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post-high school education; culinary education is desirable.
• Five+ years of employment in a related position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices in the food profession, including management of associates and F&B management.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including budgeting, safety programs, labor relations, and planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication, adapting style to audience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production, preparation, and presentation of all hotel food for restaurant and room service.
• Manage HR in production areas: hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Schedule and maintain kitchen sanitation and equipment.
• Monitor, analyze, and control labor and food costs; prepare reports and schedules.
• Promote Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities.
• Assist Executive Chef in seasonal menu costing and implementation.
• In absence of Executive Chef, assume responsibilities.
• Comply with attendance and be available regularly.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Budgeting

Staff development

Hospitality operations

Safety & sanitation

Deadline-driven

Education

Post-secondary education

Culinary education desirable

Job description

About Us

The Westin Annapolis boasts an exceptional downtown location, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages our guest to visit, enjoy, and stay awhile. By joining our team, you also benefit from the HEI Loves culture, which is dedicated to celebrating our associates. We offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, paid time off programs and Daily pay. Our associates can take advantage of a wide range of offerings, including health and wellness packages, robust retirement plans, travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more. The Westin Annapolis is a fantastic place to work, providing a family-friendly environment where we work hard while having fun.

Compensation

Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards.

• Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.

• Schedule and manage the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets or exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards, and regulations.

• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.

• Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

• Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus.

• Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.

• Five+ years of employment in a related position.

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of associates and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.

• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.

• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.

• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.