Sous Chef - IC New York Barclay

InterContinental Hotels Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Sous Chef at a leading luxury hotel in New York City, you will oversee kitchen operations and manage culinary staff. This role requires a passion for service excellence and the ability to handle various food service tasks effectively. You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of food quality while providing leadership in the kitchen environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Hotel discounts worldwide

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Food service experience and knowledge of restaurant operations.
• Capacity to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing kitchen operations and supervise culinary staff.
• Responsible for menu planning, development, and cost control.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Food service experience

Alcohol awareness certification

Job description

Hotel: New York Barclay (NYCHA), 111 East 48th St, 10017

Do you see yourself as Sous Chef? We are looking for someone that can cover shifts while an employee is out on leave or on vacation. What's your passion? Whether you're into sports, shopping or just reading a good book, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

An icon of refined Manhattan elegance since 1926, the InterContinental New York Barclay re-opened in spring 2016, following an extensive renovation as the city’s luxury hotel of choice. Located off Park Avenue in midtown east, The Barclay features 702 beautifully designed guestrooms with 30 suites, an opulent Presidential Suite and Penthouse Sky Suite with 1,500 feet of outdoor space and Chrysler Building views. The hotel boasts 15,000 square feet of meeting space and two large ballrooms for New York’s most memorable weddings, benefits, and galas. Barclay offers a Club InterContinental. It's Gin bar and lounge with light dining, is a dynamic social hub in the hotel’s expansive lobby. The “new” Barclay' embraces the hotel's distinctive legacy, while modernizing every detail.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in managing a single food and beverage outlet or a shift or section of food and beverage operations.Supervise kitchen employees and entry-level Culinary Staff in preparation and cooking of various food items and their garnishment and presentation.Responsible for menu planning and development and cost control. Primary duty is professional chef work and supervision of other culinary employees.

• Supervise activities of assigned staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work.Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
• Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resource-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.Alert management of potentially serious issues.Assist with employee selection, training and development, and performance coaching.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.Assist sales, catering, and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events.
• Inspect the cleanliness of the line floor and all kitchen stations.Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations.Notify the Maintenance Department of any repairs needed.
• Review the following day’s menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures.
• Maintain and enforce procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) minimize waste and control costs.
• Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment.
• Assist in cooking and food preparation as required.
• May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Basic reading, writing and math skills and food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations.
• An alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler cards is necessary, as required by local or state government agency.You may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, moving about in the kitchen, handling food objects, products and utensils, bending, stooping and kneeling.

What we offer

$76,000 to $86,000 is the salary range for this role. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York City, NY. This is the lowest to highest pay scale. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

Note: No amount of pay is wages or compensation until such an amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that is allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

Who we are

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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