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Colwen Hotels

Restaurant Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,000.00 - $68,000.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Supplemental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k plan
Hotel discount travel program
associate discounts
Training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Sheraton Framingham Hotel is a distinguished establishment known for its commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences to its guests. As part of the Colwen Hotels group, which operates 40 hotels across 10 states, the Sheraton Framingham Hotel embodies the values of hard work, character, and authenticity that define this hospitality leader. Colwen Hotels focuses on cultivating innovative ideas and empowering its associates to create forward-thinking concepts that continuously enhance guest satisfaction and keep the company ahead of industry trends. With rapid growth and a robust project pipeline, Colwen Hotels offers exciting opportunities for career advancement and personal development to its... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2 years food and beverage experience (hotel experience preferred)
  • 2 plus years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable
  • Proven track record in social and corporate catering
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures and application
  • Strong leader of people
  • Remain calm and clearheaded under stressful situations, communicate calmly under pressure
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills
  • Ability to learn new computer software programs and operate POS system
  • Willingness to work rotational work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary education or related field preferred
  • Minimum 2 years food and beverage experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and train kitchen staff
  • Experience with menu creation and food cost management
  • Proficient in HACCP standards and food safety regulations
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with banquet event orders and catering
  • Computer literacy including POS systems

Job Duties

  • Assist the Executive Chef and management in overall kitchen operations ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
  • Assist in the planning, organizing, directing and control of the kitchen operation and administration
  • Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
  • Oversee and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation
  • Assist the Executive Chef and management in hiring, training, supervising and scheduling associates
  • Participate in performance management reviews
  • Create and implement new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
  • Document and train new menu items, create use records based on recipes
  • Prepare, cook, and present food in accordance with productivity standards, cost controls and forecast
  • Continuous analysis of labor and food cost to meet or exceed budget
  • Work the kitchen line as needed
  • Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen
  • Order food as needed or as directed by Executive Chef and management
  • Maintain proper function kitchen and equipment
  • Ensure kitchen and equipment cleanliness
  • Prepare food as per Banquet Event Orders (BEO)
  • Ensure recipes are properly prepared per standard while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste
  • Schedule and receive food deliveries, check deliveries for product quality and quantity
  • Ensure that received food products are high quality, stored properly and are rotated FIFO
  • Attend all hotel meetings as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location