Sous Chef

Westin-Washington-Dulles-Airport-; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westin Washington Dulles Airport in Herndon, VA is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering high‑quality Food & Beverage operations for the hotel's restaurant, banquets and outlets.

You will help supervise kitchen staff, manage costs and inventory, enforce sanitation standards, implement policies, train employees, and coordinate with hotel management to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth service.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years as an Assistant Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a hotel or resort
• College degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Operate Kitchen department within budgetary guidelines and respond to actual conditions
• Develop and implement policies to control waste, food handling, and portion control
• Control food cost by training staff on preparation methods and proper handling
• Maintain sanitation and health compliance; ensure staff adherence to standards
• Inspect incoming fish, meat and poultry for freshness and quality
• Coordinate with hotel management and attend kitchen meetings

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

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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