Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $49,500.00 - $66,800.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Crystal Creek Hospitality is a distinguished collection of independently spirited and branded hotels committed to delivering remarkable hospitality experiences. With a focus on enriching the lives of employees, guests, and communities, Crystal Creek Hospitality embraces a culture defined by core values such as engagement, care, responsibility, provision, appreciation, and fun. This company fosters an environment grounded in trust and mutual respect, emphasizing a team-oriented approach with no room for ego or solitary heroes. They believe in the power of solid relationships, upholding the interests of employees, guests, and investors alike. Their vision, mission, values, and commitments guide all decisions and every hiring choice, assuring a consistent, high-quality experience within their diverse network of hotels.

The role of Sous Chef at Crystal Creek Hospitality is integral to the smooth operation of the hotel's culinary services. As a full-time position, the Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and cooking, including banquet events. This leadership position involves overseeing the kitchen staff, assisting in monitoring kitchen activities, and ensuring that orders are expedited with the utmost attention to quality, taste, and presentation. The Sous Chef also steps in to assume the Head Chef's responsibilities when necessary, providing direction and maintaining operational efficiency. Beyond these leadership duties, the Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in the kitchen workspace, aligning with all health and safety regulations. This role calls for someone passionate about culinary arts and committed to offering exceptional guest experiences through creative cooking and meticulous kitchen management. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef interacts regularly with both front of house and heart of house employees, as well as hotel guests and suppliers, making communication skills and teamwork essential. This position demands physical stamina and the ability to handle various kitchen tasks, ranging from recipe memorization and ingredient preparation to inventory management and assisting in menu creation. At Crystal Creek Hospitality, the Sous Chef is expected to embody the company's values and contribute positively to the workplace culture, maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude at all times. This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who want to grow their leadership skills within a respected hospitality brand committed to excellence and innovation.

Job Requirements

  • Three years cooking experience preferred
  • One year of kitchen leadership preferred
  • Serv-safe certified preferred
  • Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
  • Knife handling and food preparation experience
  • Proper food handling skills
  • Desire to design new dishes
  • Knowledge of food allergies
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Be an active team player and ability to collaborate across teams

Job Qualifications

  • Three years cooking experience preferred
  • One year of kitchen leadership preferred
  • Serv-Safe certified preferred
  • Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
  • Knife handling and food preparation experience
  • Proper food handling skills
  • Desire to design new dishes
  • Knowledge of food allergies
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Be an active team player and ability to collaborate across teams

Job Duties

  • Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes
  • Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
  • Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the restaurant's menu
  • Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out
  • Open and close the kitchen as directed by the Executive Chef
  • Working with a team of cooks to handle varying levels of activity
  • Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination
  • Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guidelines
  • Daily preparation of all food items
  • Monitoring and recording inventories, maintaining appropriate inventory levels
  • Communicating with other cooks and servers in regards to customer needs
  • Receiving and checking food orders
  • Cleaning dishes
  • Assist with the creation and planning of menu items
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of the hotel
  • Maintain effective communication within department, including front of house
  • Participates in all projects, programs, and assignments to ensure that hotel and restaurant guidelines and procedures are being followed
  • Is aligned with the culture, values, goals, and human resource programs of the hotel and Crystal Creek Hospitality
  • Always maintains a professional appearance and attitude

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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