Sous Chef

Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $48,800.00 - $65,900.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Job Description

Surety Hotel, located in the historic Hippee Building in downtown Des Moines, is a remarkable establishment that celebrates the city’s rich heritage while shaping its future. This beautifully restored 1913 Beaux-Arts landmark operates as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, blending independent character with world-class hospitality. With 137 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, vibrant gathering spaces, and onsite dining at the renowned Mulberry Street Tavern, Surety Hotel serves as both a premier destination for travelers and a point of local pride for the City of Certainties. The hotel’s ethos is inspired by the concept of a surety bond, promising unmatched... Show More

Job Requirements

Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers

Job Qualifications

Five or more years progressive culinary experience required, preferably in a multi-service hotel or restaurant
Passion for culinary arts, experience in a wide range of cuisines
Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word to create spreadsheets and proposals
Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotel
Proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication
Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business

Job Duties

Uphold and role model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character, while encouraging your direct reports to embody our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality
Be a key partner with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and F+B Management team, 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, guest experience, cleanliness, and maintenance of the culinary spaces
Demonstrate your aptitude of how to deliver on a guest's expectation for an amazing culinary experience, including balancing flavor combinations, considerations for temperature and texture, guest satisfaction, and menu flow
Understanding of operational metrics (KPI's and P+L's), demonstrating critical thinking skills by connecting those with operational observations
Coach and mentor your team on development of their skill set, technique, and menu execution, fostering an environment of continuous growth
Foster open lines of communication within the department by helping to facilitate daily line ups, weekly culinary leadership meetings, and quarterly culinary all staff meetings to create a transparent dialogue among the team to voice ideas and concerns, while addressing the department's key priorities

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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