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Aimbridge Hospitality

Executive Sous Chef ($80k - $95k)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Daily Pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
term life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k Retirement Plan

Job Description

Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading global third-party hotel management company dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. With a diverse portfolio of hotel properties ranging from luxury resorts to full-service hotels, Aimbridge Hospitality prides itself on its commitment to quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction. Renowned for its dynamic leadership and operational excellence, the company embraces a culture of teamwork, inclusivity, and professional growth, making it a preferred employer within the hospitality industry. Its expansive footprint enables employees to engage in a range of exciting projects and hospitality ventures that foster industry growth and personal career advancement.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2-year college degree or equivalent
  • Culinary Degree preferred
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in hotel or culinary field
  • Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems and office software
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Problem solving and interpersonal skills
  • Financial literacy
  • Ability to maintain composure and professionalism

Job Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field with a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience, or a 4-year college degree with 1 to 2 years of related experience, or a Culinary Degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
  • Proficient in Windows Operating Systems, company approved spreadsheets and word processing
  • Supervisory experience
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
  • Ability to handle stressful, high pressure situations
  • Effective problem solving skills
  • Good listening and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to understand financial information and basic arithmetic functions
  • Ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure

Job Duties

  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and name tag
  • Maintain regular attendance as required by the scheduling needs of the hotel
  • Comply with Aimbridge Hospitality standards to ensure safe and efficient hotel operations
  • Fulfill all supervisory duties of the hotel’s kitchens
  • Ensure all kitchen personnel fulfill their job functions appropriately
  • Create menus and food presentations
  • Address and resolve customer problems efficiently and effectively
  • Perform spot checks for menu accuracy and taste
  • Minimize spoilage, waste and over production
  • Regularly review house counts, forecasts and VIP lists
  • Monitor all banquet and catering activity
  • Maintain all kitchen inventories
  • Prepare annual reviews of employees
  • Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals
  • Expedite peak meal periods with a hands-on approach
  • Work within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and control waste
  • Monitor food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness and food safety
  • Assure timely set up, schedule well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform
  • Perform other activities as assigned
  • Be familiar with all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and house rules as well as hospitality terminology
  • Ensure plating standards and use records are posted according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards
  • Review food sales for accuracy daily
  • Plan employee menus and oversee employee break room
  • Oversee all outlets and banquet food display merchandising, including prop use and buffet decoration
  • Maintain an organized filing system with documentation of purchases, vouchering, schedules, forecasts, reports and tracking logs
  • Maintain required pars of all stock
  • Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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