Sous Chef-260 NX

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Redwood City (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Sous Chef to prepare high-quality food and manage kitchen staff. Responsibilities include menu development, staff training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Join a dynamic team dedicated to guest satisfaction and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop menus and supervise staff effectively.
• Physical ability to handle heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.) and work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards.
• Train staff, evaluate performance, and resolve issues.
• Conduct daily inventory of specified food items.

Skills

English communication

Guest communication

Team player

Job description

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
223 Twin Dolphin Dr
Redwood City, CA 94065, USA

Description

Position: Sous Chef

Job Overview:

Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, production, and portion standards, as verified by servers. Start food items prepared ahead of time, ensuring not to overprepare. Date all food containers and rotate perishables according to Crescent standards, maintaining proper temperatures.

Reports To: Executive Chef

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with all departmental and hotel policies and procedures.
• Train staff, evaluate performance, resolve issues, communicate effectively, and recommend discipline or termination when necessary.
• Set daily priorities and assign tasks for production and preparation.
• Create daily menu specials and seek feedback from the Executive Chef.
• Review banquet event orders and note any changes.
• Communicate clearly with staff verbally and in writing.
• Conduct daily inventory of specified food items.
• Requisition supplies, ensure proper receipt and storage, and communicate needs with Purchasing and Storeroom staff. Ensure quality of received products.
• Meet with Steward to review equipment needs, banquet assistance, sanitation, and safety.
• Ensure staff report on time, document lateness or absences.
• Stock kitchen work areas with tools, supplies, and equipment to meet demand.
• Keep recipe cards, production schedules, and plating guides current and posted.
• Ensure staff follow recipes and yield guides to department standards.
• Monitor staff performance and rectify deficiencies.
• Observe guest reactions and coordinate with service staff to ensure satisfaction.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs to maintain quality and standards.
• Assist in menu development and execution.
• Coordinate with catering to meet or exceed guest expectations.
• Review sales and food costs with the Executive Chef to meet budget goals.
• Utilize excess items efficiently.
• Oversee training of new hires and ongoing staff training programs.
• Maintain hotel policies and standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Adhere to attendance policies and be available for scheduled work.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in English communication.
• Self-motivated with a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Good guest communication skills.
• Team player willing to assist colleagues.
• Ability to transport goods and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Ability to develop menus and recipes, and supervise staff effectively.
• Physical ability to handle heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.) and work under stress.

Performance Standards:

Customer Satisfaction: Maintain professionalism and courtesy to ensure positive guest interactions. Every staff member is a guest relations ambassador.

Work Habits: Meet and exceed hotel standards for procedures, dress, punctuality, and adaptability. Solve routine problems and seek help when needed.

Safety & Security: Follow hotel policies to ensure safety and security, including proper handling of chemicals, key controls, and hazard reporting.

Note:

This description covers essential duties but is not exhaustive. Duties may change, and this does not constitute a contract. All staff are "at-will" employees.

For California applicants, the anticipated hourly wage is $37.65. Actual compensation depends on experience, education, and other factors. This range may vary in other states.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be informed of their rights under federal employment laws.