Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Comprehensive health care benefits
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston, TX, is a renowned hospitality establishment known for its exceptional service in the hotel food and beverage industry. As an iconic destination, Moody Gardens offers a unique blend of resort and dining experiences that attract guests from all around. The hotel prides itself on maintaining a high standard of food quality and guest satisfaction. The kitchen team plays a crucial role in delivering this promise through excellent culinary craftsmanship and hospitality. Moody Gardens values professionalism, creativity, and teamwork within its workforce to ensure memorable guest experiences.
The Sous Chef position at Moody Garde... Show More
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field or 5 years of experience in similar position
- Minimum 2 years 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
- Must be reliable and responsible
- Ability to speak Spanish preferred
- Ability to read, listen, and communicate in English both verbally and in writing
- Basic math skills to understand measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes
- 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 regularly
- Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
- Ability to remain on feet 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
- 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 leading a team in a culinary environment
- Strong knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to develop creative and profitable food concepts
- Effective communication skills in English and preferred Spanish
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
- Staff kitchen to meet kitchen responsibilities
- Ensure good safety practices of kitchen employees and assist in the maintenance of proper emergency and security procedures
- Operate in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and government regulations
- Assist executive chef with kitchen operations and banquets
- Estimate daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Any and all other duties as assigned
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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