Sous Chef

MedStar Health; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in food production and staff management, fostering a positive work environment and maintaining high standards to enhance guest dining experiences.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds

Paid time off for vacations and sick leave

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education preferred.
• Five+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in a hotel setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen production and preparation for hotel restaurant and room service.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance review of kitchen staff.
• Ensure kitchen sanitation and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary education

Post-high school education

Job description

About Us

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner Hotel provides stunning accommodations in a relaxed and friendly environment. Our suburban Washington DC area hotel offers guests a convenient location for exploring some of the area's most desirable tourist attractions. The property wide renovation featured a complete revamp of the guestrooms, inviting public spaces, fitness center and exterior enhancements. The hotels new design plays homage to Washington D.C. Set in Vienna, Virginia, this Tysons Corner hotel is located one block from the Silver Line Metro Station and just 10 miles from Dulles International Airport and downtown Washington DC., providing an easy commute for our associates. Join our team and enjoy free parking, free lunch, competitive pay and benefits in an environment that promotes growth and development. Contact us to see how we can elevate your career

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.

Overview

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following are specific contributions that must be developed during the training program in order to successfully complete the program and be placed in a hotel:

*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

Education and Experience

*Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.

*Five+ years of employment in a related position.

*Hotel experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*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.

Compensation

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

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 Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough 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.

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.