Sous Chef

HHM Hospitality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking hospitality group as a Sous Chef, where you will play a pivotal role in kitchen operations and food preparation. This exciting position allows you to showcase your culinary skills while leading a team dedicated to excellence in guest service and sustainability. You will have the opportunity to develop new menu items, manage kitchen staff, and ensure compliance with food quality standards. If you are passionate about culinary arts and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a managerial position in upscale food service.
• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Train and support kitchen staff to meet quality and sustainability standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, budgets, and menu development.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Recipe Development

Staff Training

Budget Management

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree or Certification

Tools

Standard Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Sous Chef

Assist the Executive Chef in the preparation of food and oversight of kitchen operations in accordance with established food quality, guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Executive Sous Chef – Chef – Executive Chef

Your Focus

• 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.

Your Background and Skills

• 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.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, using fingers and hands, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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