Sous Chef OEM

Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave

401(k) Matching

Hotel Room Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts seeks a seasoned kitchen leader to plan and manage all food production across hotel outlets, ensuring consistent quality and cost control. You will oversee pairing menu costing with production scheduling, while guiding a skilled culinary team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Applicants should have substantial culinary experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of managing labor costs and quality standards in hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post-high school education; culinary education is desirable.
• Five+ years of related kitchen/culinary experience.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, food safety, and cost control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel.
• Ensure a quality, consistent product that conforms to HEI standards.
• Oversee HR in production areas: hire, train, coach, and conduct performance reviews.
• Schedule and supervise sanitation and maintenance to ensure a healthy, safe kitchen environment.
• Monitor labor and food costs; prepare reports to meet or exceed budgets while maintaining quality.
• Assist the Executive Chef in menu costing and implementation; stand in when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Education

Two+ years post‑high school education

Culinary education desirable

Job description

About UsSet on 62 acres of family-fun, our resort ranks as one of the top five resorts in Orlando. Designed to be the ideal escape, guests enjoy the tranquility of Blue Harmony Spa and the relaxation of the surrounding area of Bonnet Creek. Their stay includes a picturesque 10-acre lake surrounded by walking paths, five pools, two lazy rivers, miniature golf, and shuttle transportation and advance purchase Theme Park tickets. Our family of associates has just as much fun working here as the guests that stay! With 400 upscale rooms, multiple food and beverage outlets, meetings, and a full-service spa, we have an opportunity that suits you. Whether you are looking to start your hospitality career or you are a seasoned professional, our team is ready to welcome you to the family. You can be part of a passionate team that has fun, works hard, and loves one another. When you join the family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from health and wellness packages and robust retirement plans to travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more.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.CompensationTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoOverviewPlan 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 ResponsibilitiesManage 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 SkillsTwo+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.Five+ years of employment in a related position.Hotel experience preferred.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.BenefitsHEI 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 Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through 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.