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Daxton Hotel

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,700.00 - $64,400.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
401K with company match
free shift meal
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Superior Hospitality of Birmingham LLC operates the DAXTON hotel, a distinguished establishment known for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences and culinary excellence. DAXTON offers a diverse and inclusive work environment where teamwork, respect, and professionalism form the foundation of daily operations. The hotel prides itself on providing a smoke-free and drug-free facility and maintains a strict equal opportunity employment policy that does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other protected classifications under federal, state, or local laws. The culinary team at DAXTON plays a vital role in upholding these standards and delivering superior food and beverage... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of progressive culinary experience
  • Experience preferably in multi-service hotels or restaurants
  • Basic computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in English reading&comma
  • writing&comma
  • and speaking
  • Basic math skills for inventory and menu planning
  • Capability to work extended hours in a fast-paced environment
  • Physical capability to lift 25 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds with assistance
  • Endurance to stand or walk for long durations
  • Ability to work in hot kitchen environments

Job Qualifications

  • Five or more years of progressive culinary experience preferably in multi-service hotels or restaurants
  • Passion for culinary arts with experience in a wide range of cuisines
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Adaptable interpersonal communication skills across all employee levels
  • Proficiency in English language for reading&comma
  • writing&comma
  • and verbal communication
  • Ability to calculate basic math principles for menu ingredient measurement and inventory
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods
  • Physical ability to lift&comma
  • balance and carry up to 25 pounds and with assistance up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods
  • Ability to withstand warm to hot environments while using kitchen equipment

Job Duties

  • Be a key partner with the Executive Chef&comma
  • Sous Chefs&comma
  • and Food and Beverage Management team&comma
  • demonstrating a united front committed to providing the best possible guest experience
  • Collaborate with and coach your team to uphold the integrity of the food&comma
  • guest experience&comma
  • cleanliness&comma
  • and maintenance of the culinary spaces
  • Demonstrate aptitude for delivering an amazing culinary experience including balancing flavor combinations&comma
  • temperature and texture&comma
  • guest satisfaction&comma
  • and menu flow
  • Understand operational metrics such as KPIs and profit and loss statements&comma
  • applying critical thinking skills to connect these with operational observations
  • Coach and mentor your team on skill development&comma
  • technique&comma
  • and menu execution while fostering continuous growth and using corrective action effectively
  • Foster open communication by facilitating daily line ups&comma
  • weekly culinary leadership meetings&comma
  • and quarterly all staff meetings to maintain transparency and address priorities
  • Participate in recruitment&comma
  • training&comma
  • scheduling&comma
  • supervising&comma
  • coaching&comma
  • and motivating culinary associates to nurture ideas and develop future talent for succession planning

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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