Sous Chef

HEI Hotels; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee the procurement, production, and presentation of all hotel food. You will manage the restaurant and room service teams to deliver high-quality, compliant dishes across the property.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a related role, strong leadership and communication skills, and a background in hotel operations. The role emphasizes cost control, staff development, and adherence to safety and franchise standards.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post-high school education; culinary education desirable.
• Five+ years of employment in a related position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession and management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage kitchen staff for procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all hotel food in a safe, sanitary environment.
• Manage daily production, preparation, and presentation for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product.
• Lead HR in the production areas: hire, train, develop, empower, coach and conduct performance reviews.
• Schedule and manage maintenance and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to meet safety standards.
• Monitor, analyze and control labor and food costs; prepare reports to ensure budgets are met; support cost control initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education

Culinary education desirable

Job description

About Us

Exciting things are happening at the Hilton Airport Atlanta and we want you to be part of our team, where we believe in our family style leadership model. Our primary focus is on driving the development of our team and fostering a culture of continuous growth and learning. Additionally our family enjoys the free transportation to and from MARTA station to the hotel and free lunch and dinner during working hours.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards. Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate. Schedule and manage the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets or exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards, and regulations. Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved. Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses. Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus. Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable. Five+ years of employment in a related position. Hotel experience preferred. Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of associates and/or complex problems and food and beverage management. Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning. Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Additional Information

We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.