Sous Chef

Westin Hotels; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westin Washington Dulles Airport is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in Food & Beverage operations in Herndon, VA. You will help manage kitchen activities, maintain high sanitation standards, and lead staff in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include controlling food costs, enforcing recipes and specifications, training staff, and conducting regular kitchen inspections to ensure quality and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years as an Assistant Sous Chef in a resort or hotel.
• Experience managing or supervising a staff of culinarians.
• College degree preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Kitchen department within budgetary guidelines and in response to actual conditions.
• Assist in development and implementation of policies and controls on Kitchen operations, including waste reduction, sanitation, recipe and portion control.
• Control food cost by training kitchen staff on proper preparation and handling, and by utilizing leftovers creatively.
• Complete administrative duties related to personnel and payroll; ensure uniform, grooming and appearance standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Staff supervision

Education

College Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
2520 Wasser Terrace
Herndon, VA 20171, USA

Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Sous Chef is to support the Executive Chef in the Food & Beverage operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate Kitchen department within budgetary guidelines and in response to actual conditions
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and controls on issues relating to Kitchen operations to include reduction of waste, spoilage and breakage; food handling and sanitation; recipe, portion control and specifications etc.
• Control food cost by training kitchen staff on the proper methods of food preparation and handling, by training kitchen, banquet, restaurant and steward associates on how to handle leftover food items, and by making creative use of leftover food.
• Complete or assist with the administrative duties associated with personnel and payroll matters in a timely manner. Ensure that all kitchen/steward associates consistently adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards.
• Assist with the development and conduct effective training programs to educate staff on specific job skills and quality of service to guests; include proper handling and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
• Understand and enforce adherence to health department and hotel sanitation and food handling guidelines.
• Comply with all recipes and product specifications and assure that staff does the same.
• Maintain effective communication within Kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns and work to resolve problems. Ensure that kitchen/steward staffs are kept aware of issues relating to food and beverage and general hotel operations.
• Attend meetings as scheduled and meet regularly with kitchen staff. Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management staff and hotel departments.
• Conduct regular inspections of all kitchen/dishwashing areas and coolers to correct deficiencies found during inspection.Inspect fish, meat and poultry upon arrival to ensure freshness and compliance to specifications and order.
• Prepare reports, proposals and other communications as assigned.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Experience/Education

2-5 years as an Assistant Sous Chef in a recognized resort or hotel, managing or supervising a staff of culinarians; Excellent communication skills. College Degree preferred; High school diploma or general education degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.

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