Sous Chef OEM

HEI Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vacation benefits

Pet insurance

Disability plans

Hotel employee discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts seeks a seasoned kitchen leader to plan, manage, and optimize the production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel’s restaurant and room service. You will guide HR in production areas, hire, train and coach staff while ensuring safety and cost control.

In this role you’ll support the Executive Chef, cost menus, and implement seasonal concepts. A strong background in hotel operations and food/beverage management is essential.

Qualifications

• Two+ 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.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product.
• Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen to attract, retain and motivate associates while providing a safe environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, and conduct reviews.
• Schedule and manage the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment.
• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare reports to meet budgets while maintaining quality.
• Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and expenses.
• Assist Executive Chef in creation, costing and implementation of seasonal menus; may assume Executive Chef duties in absence.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team management

Food service knowledge

Education

Post-high school education

Culinary education desirable

Job description

life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)

About Us

An intimate, all-suite retreat set directly on San Antonio's beloved Riverwalk, Hotel Contessa delights arriving guests with stylish suites that take their design cues from San Antonio's rich history and vibrant culture. As an employer of choice, we offer great career potential, free trainings, free lunch, free bus pass or free parking, uniforms and a fun environment with a work/life balance for all of our associates. Are you ready to join our Sassy Team? Let's have a chat to discuss how we can elevate your career.

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.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Plan 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 Responsibilities

• Manage 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 Skills

• Two+ 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.

Benefits

• life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
• competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision insurance programs through EyeMed
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs
• pet insurance through the ASPCA
• Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
• discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs

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.

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