Sous Chef — Culinary Ops, Menu Development & Leadership

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Dallas Hotel is seeking a culinary supervisor to provide technical and administrative support to the Sous Chef. You will assist with staffing, payroll, menu development, and daily operations in a fast-paced hospitality kitchen.

Two years of culinary management experience in upscale settings is preferred; Serve Safe certification and strong guest service are required. You will work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years previous culinary management experience.
• Prior experience in an upscale, full service five Diamond Kitchen preferred.
• Excellent Customer Service, prior admin experience preferred.
• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar programs required
• Interact with guests during tastings and special events.
• Be creative in creating menus while maintaining bottom line
• Serve Safe certified food manager/applicable food safety certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative assistance to the Sous Chef.
• Help restaurant chef to staff scheduling according to budget and business forecast.
• Control meal breaks and overtime.
• Help Restaurant Chef to manage Dayforce on a daily basic; check punch edits, payroll.
• Participate in menu development.
• Meet deadlines for projects and new requests.
• Assist with hiring and training.
• Responsible for product availability for Texas Spice items.
• Direct proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized.
• Direct proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers.
• Monitor and control daily food production.
• Monitor safety of staff.
• Maintain good working relationship with Front of the House Managers.
• Conducts pre-shift with AM and PM kitchen staff.
• Assist with kitchen department meetings.
• Expedite food on the line to check quality and consistency.

Job description

Omni Dallas Hotel is seeking a culinary supervisor to provide technical and administrative support to the Sous Chef. You will assist with staffing, payroll, menu development, and daily operations in a fast-paced hospitality kitchen.

Two years of culinary management experience in upscale settings is preferred; Serve Safe certification and strong guest service are required. You will work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.