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Hotel Figueroa

Junior Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
meal discounts
Flexible spending account

Job Description

Highgate Hotels is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company, widely recognized as an innovator within the industry. Established as a dominant player in major U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, Highgate has expanded rapidly with a growing presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company manages a diverse portfolio of global properties with an aggregate asset value exceeding $20 billion, generating over $5 billion in cumulative revenues annually. Highgate's expertise spans the entire hospitality property cycle, including planning, development, recapitalization, and disposition. With an executive team that features... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
  • Previous experience in high-volume fine dining or hotel kitchens is a plus
  • Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation guidelines ServSafe Certification
  • Experience with inventory management ordering and cost control
  • Ability to handle various cooking stations grill saute garde manger etc
  • Ability to stand for extended periods lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot cold kitchen environments
  • Flexible availability including nights weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
  • Previous experience in high-volume fine dining or hotel kitchens is a plus
  • Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation guidelines ServSafe Certification
  • Experience with inventory management ordering and cost control
  • Ability to handle various cooking stations grill saute garde manger etc
  • Ability to stand for extended periods lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot cold kitchen environments
  • Flexible availability including nights weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Oversee and manage kitchen staff including line cooks prep cooks and dishwashers
  • Train employees on kitchen procedures safety protocols and hygiene standards
  • Ensure smooth kitchen operations by coordinating food preparation and cooking activities
  • Monitor food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
  • Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and report any issues to management
  • Coordinate kitchen activities ensuring staff adherence to recipes and standards
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
  • Promote a positive collaborative and professional kitchen environment
  • Enforce food safety and sanitation standards following health regulations
  • Conduct regular quality checks of food products and dishes
  • Conduct regular inspections of the kitchen to ensure cleanliness and compliance
  • Implement and monitor safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Collaborate with front of house to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction
  • Address and resolve any customer complaints or concerns regarding food quality
  • Check and respond to emails in timely manner
  • Check Dayforce daily to ensure hourly staff are correctly clocked in and out look for PTO request MPB missing punches
  • Daily receiving POs on Birchstreet and clear understanding of usage and placement of orders through Birchstreet
  • Able to provide prep list production list and organization of invoices
  • Create and update employee schedule
  • Create and prioritize production list for day-to-day production
  • Cover hourly staff breaks
  • Capable to fully assist hourly staff in cafe on stations
  • Have knowledge and capability of executing entire menu production for restaurant
  • Be able to follow as well as create recipes
  • Keep and maintain inventory of all items for Cafe Fig and the employee cafeteria day to day and in advance
  • Have full grasp and understanding of employee menu
  • Capable of assisting the cafeteria attendants with executing menu items and maintaining cafeteria daily
  • Have full knowledge of inventory in walk in dry storage and freezer
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization for Cafe Fig kitchen and for production kitchen

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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