Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,000.00 - $65,000.00
Benefits
Comprehensive health care benefits
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
10 day paid time off
Paid Time Off
Discounts at Moody Gardens Resort
Job Description
Moody Gardens is a prominent hospitality and entertainment complex located in Galveston, Texas. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction, Moody Gardens encompasses a variety of attractions including a hotel, restaurants, theaters, and extensive gardens. The establishment operates within the hotel food and beverage division, offering a comprehensive and high-quality dining experience to guests. Moody Gardens is dedicated to maintaining a reputation of quality, innovation, and exceptional service, making it a preferred destination for travelers and locals alike.Show More
The role of Sous Chef at Moody Gardens Hotel is a full-time position reporting directly to the Executive Chef within the Kitchen department. The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of the kitchen's operations by overseeing food production and presentation, particularly for banquets and key food outlets such as Café in the Park and Moody Brews. The salary range for this position is $52,000 to $65,000, reflecting the importance of the role to the overall food and beverage operations of Moody Gardens.
This position requires a dedicated culinary professional capable of managing kitchen staff and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The Sous Chef will coordinate food production needs, manage kitchen staff schedules, and ensure that all food served meets strict quality and presentation standards. Key responsibilities include maintaining sanitation and housekeeping standards, developing creative food concepts, operating within budgetary limits, and supporting training programs for new employees. The candidate will also be expected to enforce safety procedures and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Experience in Garde Manger is highly desirable, indicating a preference for proficiency in preparing cold dishes and elaborate presentations. The role involves both leadership and hands-on culinary duties, requiring the Sous Chef to lead shifts by personally preparing food items and executing specific requests. The candidate will estimate daily production needs and effectively communicate with kitchen personnel to manage food preparation efficiently.
This position demands reliability, responsibility, and excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate in English and preferably Spanish. The physical requirements of the job include lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, working in confined spaces, standing for long durations, and operating in environments with varying temperature ranges. The scheduled hours include mornings, swing shifts, nights, holidays, and weekends, reflecting the dynamic nature of food service in a hospitality setting.
Moody Gardens values employee development and safety, encouraging staff to obtain relevant certifications such as CPR, First Aid, TABC, and Food Handlers Certification. The benefits package is comprehensive, including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, and discounts at the Moody Gardens Resort. This well-rounded role is ideal for culinary professionals seeking a leadership position within a respected hospitality institution that emphasizes quality, guest satisfaction, and employee growth.Show Less
This position requires a dedicated culinary professional capable of managing kitchen staff and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The Sous Chef will coordinate food production needs, manage kitchen staff schedules, and ensure that all food served meets strict quality and presentation standards. Key responsibilities include maintaining sanitation and housekeeping standards, developing creative food concepts, operating within budgetary limits, and supporting training programs for new employees. The candidate will also be expected to enforce safety procedures and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Experience in Garde Manger is highly desirable, indicating a preference for proficiency in preparing cold dishes and elaborate presentations. The role involves both leadership and hands-on culinary duties, requiring the Sous Chef to lead shifts by personally preparing food items and executing specific requests. The candidate will estimate daily production needs and effectively communicate with kitchen personnel to manage food preparation efficiently.
This position demands reliability, responsibility, and excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate in English and preferably Spanish. The physical requirements of the job include lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, working in confined spaces, standing for long durations, and operating in environments with varying temperature ranges. The scheduled hours include mornings, swing shifts, nights, holidays, and weekends, reflecting the dynamic nature of food service in a hospitality setting.
Moody Gardens values employee development and safety, encouraging staff to obtain relevant certifications such as CPR, First Aid, TABC, and Food Handlers Certification. The benefits package is comprehensive, including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, and discounts at the Moody Gardens Resort. This well-rounded role is ideal for culinary professionals seeking a leadership position within a respected hospitality institution that emphasizes quality, guest satisfaction, and employee growth.Show Less
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field or 5 years of experience in a similar position
- 2-year minimum in leadership role overseeing minimum of 5 people
- Ability to obtain any government required license or certificates
- Must obtain TABC and Food Handlers Certification prior to beginning work
- Reliable and responsible
- Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing
- Basic math skills
- Ability to operate kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, mixers
- Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
- Able to work mornings, swing, nights, holidays, and weekends
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or 5 years of experience in a similar position
- 2-year minimum in leadership role overseeing minimum of 5 people
- Ability to obtain any government required license or certificates
- CPR certification or First Aid training preferred
- Must obtain TABC and Food Handlers Certification prior to beginning work
- Experience in Garde Manger highly desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- Spanish language skills preferred
Job Duties
- Coordinate all food production needs and food presentation operations for the banquets
- Ensure the production of high quality food for the banquets as well as all other food outlets of Moody Gardens
- Maintain a high quality image through effective housekeeping, maintenance, and sanitation in areas of responsibility
- Maintain and evaluate existing food concepts and the development of creative new food concepts which ensure the highest quality food and profitability
- Operate within the budgeted guidelines, and maintain food cost percentages
- Orient new employees for which you are in charge and coordinate internal training and developmental programs when appropriate
- Implement and support control procedures within the department
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