Sous Chef

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

On Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

401k Plan

Hotel Discounts

Shoes for Crews

Job summary

Waterford Hotel Group is seeking a Sous Chef to support day-to-day kitchen operations across our properties. You will lead the culinary team, contribute to menu planning, and manage inventory and costs while maintaining high standards of quality and service.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree and has hands-on leadership experience in a hotel or similar operation, with a keen eye for budget and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a culinary team.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control capabilities.
• Creative approach to menu development and kitchen operations.
• Hands-on leadership with the ability to motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations and lead the culinary team.
• Assist with inventory control, budgeting, and purchasing.
• Support menu customization and production planning.
• Hire, train, and retain kitchen staff.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Creativity

Team management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

About Us

At Waterford Hotel Group we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day. We will celebrate your successes, appreciate your strengths, and offer an environment where each of us can truly be ourselves. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.

The ideal candidate for this position

The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree from one of the finest schools along with a progressive career in culinary arts that is excited to travel and work in a variety of hotels. Candidates without a culinary degree, but with extensive culinary work experience, are considered. The successful candidate should have hands-on experience with a similar organization's level of service and operation. Creativity is a must with a keen eye on the budget. The Sous Chef will be expected to have demonstrated leadership ability in managing and motivating the associates on his or her team.

Job Description

The Sous Chef will be responsible for providing additional support with day-to-day culinary operations, while overseeing the performance and output of the culinary team and assisting with the overall kitchen operation. They will assist with managing inventory control, budgeting and purchasing, customizing menu preparation, as well as hiring, training, and retaining the best talent.

Job Requirements

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Effective management of day to day operations including staffing, training, budgeting and forecasting.


• Ensuring quality, consistency and creativity are at the highest level while maximizing the operation's personnel and resources.


• The production and execution of the Banquet Menu and Restaurant Menu.


• Inventory and cost controls.


• Developing production sheets and schedules.


• Adherence to all food handling and sanitation standards.


• Maintain all guest service standards.


• Must be able to pass a background check.

Waterford Health and Wellness

Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

We value the health and wellness of you and your family. Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and part-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverage. Everyone’s needs are different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.

We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.

Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment. We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates. If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!

EXCITING EXTRAS

On Demand Pay

Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it 24/7.

Pet Insurance

We cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.

401k Plan

Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.

Hotel Discounts

It’s one of the biggest industry perks.

Shoes for Crews

All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.

For more information, please visit our website at waterfordhotelgroup.com

EOE/M/F/D/V

Source: Hospitality Online