Sous Chef - High-Volume Hotel Kitchen & Menu Creativity

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Charlottesville (VA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance and matching 401(k)

Generous Paid Time Off after 90 days

Complimentary meals

Résumé du poste

Omni Charlottesville Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen operations, drive menu development, and ensure quality and profitability across all outlets in Charlottesville, VA. You will manage day-to-day culinary activities, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and mentor a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires at least 3 years in kitchen leadership, strong cost-control knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least 3 years' experience in a kitchen leadership capacity and excellent knowledge of current culinary trends.
• Large convention hotel / high volume business experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.
• Union environment experience preferred.
• Must be competent in culinary creativity as demonstrated by cooking test.
• Strong knowledge of food cost and inventories.
• Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations.
• Ability to always maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operation for assigned culinary area, ensuring efficient kitchen and food production outlets with minimized costs.
• Supervise kitchen sanitation and ensure timely service across outlets; ensure quality from departure to arrival.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards and prepare for health department inspections.
• Forecast food quantities to control costs and align production with budgeted figures.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu planning and implement innovative dishes.
• Maintain knowledge of local competitors' offerings and trends.
• Assist in budgeting and report variances with corrective actions.
• Conduct department trainings and meetings as required.
• Perform any other duties requested by management.

Connaissances

Kitchen leadership

Culinary creativity

Food cost

Stress management

Team communication

Formation

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Description du poste

Omni Charlottesville Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen operations, drive menu development, and ensure quality and profitability across all outlets in Charlottesville, VA. You will manage day-to-day culinary activities, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and mentor a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires at least 3 years in kitchen leadership, strong cost-control knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume environment.