Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $54,847.00 - $64,525.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
meal benefits
transportation benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
training and career growth opportunities
Referral program

Job Description

HMSHost is a renowned global hospitality company known for its commitment to exceptional service and providing a dynamic work environment. With a widespread presence in airports, travel plazas, and high-traffic venues worldwide, HMSHost specializes in food and beverage services while emphasizing customer satisfaction and employee growth. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture of trust, loyalty, and belonging among its associates, offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Working at HMSHost means being part of a team that acts as ambassadors of their cities, ensuring travelers feel welcomed and comfortable on their journeys. HMSHost values its people and invests in their development through training, tuition reimbursement, and career growth programs, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about hospitality and leadership.

The Sous Chef role at HMSHost is a pivotal position responsible for supporting the day-to-day kitchen operations, managing food production processes, and overseeing the kitchen staff. This position requires collaboration with the Restaurant Chef to maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The Sous Chef assists with menu planning, inventory control, and cost management, ensuring that all meals are prepared to company standards while maximizing sales and profits. In addition to culinary skills, this role demands strong leadership to supervise kitchen teams, handle scheduling, resolve issues, and motivate staff effectively. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of culinary expertise, team management, and a passion for maintaining sanitary and safe environments in compliance with HACCP and Serve Safe Management standards. This exempt-level position offers a salary range from $54,847 to $64,525 per year, reflecting the significance and responsibilities associated with the role. Beyond the immediate tasks, the Sous Chef plays an essential part in personnel decisions such as hiring, promotion, and disciplinary actions, all aimed at maintaining a positive and productive workplace. By joining HMSHost, the Sous Chef becomes part of an inclusive employer that prides itself on equal opportunity and a drug-free workplace, embracing diversity across all protected characteristics. This role blends the artistry of cooking with operational management, making it a rewarding career path in the hospitality industry for those eager to grow and excel in a supportive environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma
  • 3 to 5 years experience with kitchen operations and staff supervision
  • Serve Safe Management certification
  • ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents
  • ability to converse comfortably with individuals
  • must comply with company and franchise standards and applicable regulatory agencies
  • must promote safety and sanitation
  • must demonstrate team management, delegation, issue resolution, and coaching skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma
  • post-secondary culinary training preferred
  • brand certification a plus
  • 3 to 5 years experience with kitchen operations and staff supervision
  • certified in Serve Safe Management certification course
  • demonstrates team management, delegation, issue resolution, coaching skills and ability to motivate others and act as a change agent
  • demonstrates organization and multi-project time/issue management
  • ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals

Job Duties

  • Assists in supervising the day to day activities of kitchen staff, assigns responsibilities for specified work, and sets deadlines to ensure the timely completion of work
  • promotes safety and sanitation, inspects all food products handling, establishes and maintains safe practices, and follows HACCP procedures
  • assists with menu planning, inventory, and managing of supplies
  • maintains effective cost control, service and quality standards to produce maximum sales and profits
  • complies with company and franchise standards of operation procedures, as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies, and ensures on a daily basis that all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards
  • may serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
  • provides recommendations for hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other status change of associates within the kitchen
  • maintains effective communication and positive associate relations by ensuring all associate activities are performed in a timely and professional manner, to include performance reviews, progressive discipline, resolving associate relations issues, managing incentive programs, and executing management and associate development programs as defined by the Restaurant Manager
  • provides the highest quality of customer service to the customers at all times, to include ensuring the proper training of all staff and supporting associates to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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