Sous Chef

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Sous Chef at a new hotel in Conshohocken! Join a dynamic team at a full-service hotel where your culinary skills will shine. This role offers a chance to lead and mentor a talented kitchen staff while ensuring top-notch food quality and presentation. With a focus on professional growth and a positive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their culinary career in a supportive and fun atmosphere. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team success, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Life Insurance

401K

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Hotel Rates

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Ability to train and mentor kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Train kitchen staff in job duties and presentation.
• Ensure high-quality food is efficiently served.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Description

We are hiring a Sous Chef for a new hotel in Conshohocken. Hotel West & Main, Tapestry by Hilton, is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team. We are a full-service hotel with two restaurants and banquet/meeting space. This is a great opportunity to bring your culinary skills to one of North America’s fastest-growing hospitality companies – Concord Hospitality Enterprises. As a hotel Sous Chef, you'll delight our guests with your attention to detail in presentation, quality, and safe serving temperatures.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of quick, authoritative problem-solving and delegation to foster team growth. They should leverage their experience to coach and mentor the culinary team effectively. Striving for perfection is important, understanding that it is an aspirational goal. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in an environment that values communication and organization as keys to kitchen success.

Depending on the hotel brand, responsibilities may include managing various food services, from buffet breakfasts to plated dinners and banquets. Our Sous Chefs are team players, working with operations to deliver professional, competent, and prompt service to guests and clients. Key responsibilities include:

1. Training kitchen staff in job duties, presentation, and display work.
2. Writing schedules, evaluating, and directing personnel.
3. Maintaining open communication between management and staff.
4. Handling disciplinary actions when necessary.
5. Providing staff with necessary tools and equipment.
6. Addressing kitchen issues promptly.
7. Participating in departmental and staff meetings, inventory, and MOD program.
8. Ensuring high-quality, properly prepared food is efficiently served.
9. Contributing to goal setting, standards, and organizational reputation.
10. Supervising kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef and overseeing sanitation associates.
11. Maintaining records, recipe cards, and presentation standards.
12. Ensuring payroll hours are submitted timely.

Salary Range: $23-$27/hour.

Benefits (Full-Time Associates): We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, disability options, 401K, tuition assistance, discounted hotel rates, and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Why Concord? Our culture is based on five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. We prioritize a positive work environment, personal development, and recognizing our associates' contributions. We value work-life balance, diversity, and excellence in customer service and accommodations.

If you're looking to grow and be part of a fun team, this could be your perfect role. We are an EEO employer M/F/D/V and maintain a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer complies with federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Source: Concord Hospitality