Sous Chef

Hyatt; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks a Sous Chef in Jersey City. This role involves training kitchen staff, overseeing operations, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, leadership, and culinary expertise, with opportunities for advancement within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

401K options

Tuition assistance

Discounted room rates

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary management and kitchen operations.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff effectively.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Trains kitchen staff and ensures proper food preparation.
• Supervises kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Maintains records and ensures compliance with standards.

Skills

Training

Supervision

Communication

Time Management

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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Responsibilities:

Trains all associates in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities, including plate presentation, display work and all other areas that associates need to learn and grow in their position. Writes schedules, evaluates, and directs all personnel. Keeps open verbal and written communication between the management and associates. Writes and presents disciplinary action as needed. Provides associates with the tools and equipment they need to do their jobs. Takes immediate action on problems that are encountered in the kitchen. Participates in monthly department meetings, weekly staff meetings, weekly kitchen meetings, monthly kitchen inventory and the MOD program. Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner. Assists in the establishment of goals, standards, and objectives, which will further the prestige and reputation of the organization as well as result in a more profitable operation. Supervises the entire kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef. Also, all utility and sanitation associates; and to provide supervisory guidance, aid and counsel for all kitchen associates. Maintains all use records, roast meat charts, recipe cards, etc., at all times.

Description

We are hiring a Sous Chef!

Pay Range: $55,404.02 - $69,255.02

Responsibilities:

Trains all associates in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities, including plate presentation, display work and all other areas that associates need to learn and grow in their position. Writes schedules, evaluates, and directs all personnel. Keeps open verbal and written communication between the management and associates. Writes and presents disciplinary action as needed. Provides associates with the tools and equipment they need to do their jobs. Takes immediate action on problems that are encountered in the kitchen. Participates in monthly department meetings, weekly staff meetings, weekly kitchen meetings, monthly kitchen inventory and the MOD program. Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner. Assists in the establishment of goals, standards, and objectives, which will further the prestige and reputation of the organization as well as result in a more profitable operation. Supervises the entire kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef. Also, all utility and sanitation associates; and to provide supervisory guidance, aid and counsel for all kitchen associates. Maintains all use records, roast meat charts, recipe cards, etc., at all times.

Prepares recipe cards and picture presentation of all menu items.

Ensures payroll hours are submitted to the Accounting Department on a timely basis.

Benefits:

We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities. This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, contingent upon the successful attainment of established objectives and eligibility.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America ---

“We Are Concord!” We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All."

Pay Range: $ $55,404.02 - $69,255.02

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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