Sous Chef

1 Hotels; New York; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Hotel Central Park is seeking a detail-obsessed Sous Chef with the leadership to motivate an amazing team while managing the daily operations of a high-volume, fast-paced scratch kitchen. You’ll assist in all manner of food prep, supervise line staff, and handle inventory and on-the-spot solutions.

Inside Tip: Creativity, empathy and strong chopping skills go a long way in our collaborative, mission-driven kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of similar work experience in a kitchen.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary operations, leadership, and guest/team engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexible and able to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all manner of food prep and kitchen operations.
• Supervise line staff and manage daily high-volume kitchen tasks.
• Monitor inventory and implement on-the-spot solutions.

Skills

Culinary arts

Leadership

Guest engagement

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Diploma or degree

Job description

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us. If you’re reading this, we’re guessing you know your way around a kitchen. And if we’re right, well, read on. We’re currently seeking a detail-obsessed Sous Chef with the leadership skills to motivate an amazing team, all while managing the daily (and detailed) operations of a high-volume, fast-paced scratch kitchen. Here’s the best part: you’ll continue to learn from some of the most creative chefs in the industry, assisting in all manner of food prep, line staff supervision, inventory, and lots of on-the-spot solutions. 1 Hotel Central Park is a top-notch team of food-lovers with the talent to change the way we live and eat. Interested? Show us you have what it takes, and the (kitchen) door is open. Inside Tip: Creativity, empathy and mad chopping skills go a very long way.

Pay Range: $70,000 to $75,000 per year

About you

• Passionate about culinary arts and a minimum of 2 years of similar work experience.
• A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary operations, a strong leader and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• Excels at communication, both verbal and written.
• Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

About us

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group. Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is brimming with natural beauty, vivid splendor, and heartwarming whimsy—and we want to keep it that way. Our mission is to inspire others to do the same while crafting unique and evolved luxury experiences. We seek next-level talent with lots of heart and plenty of hustle, individuals who love to be of service, obsess over details, honor nature, aren’t afraid to ask questions, have the confidence to share new ideas and the respect to listen to diverse worldviews. We care about who you are, how you treat others and what fires you up. Read on to learn more about our new opportunities, open now