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Sous Chef - Lounges

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $46,600.00 - $62,900.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Training and Development

Job Description

Kessler Hospitality is a distinguished collection of artistically inspired boutique hotels known for their unique designs, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance, and intuitive service. The company's portfolio spans across several states including Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Each property under Kessler Hospitality's umbrella is deliberately designed to reflect exquisite art, vibrant music, and rich cultural influences, all framed with an approachable and inviting style. These distinctive hotels are created to inspire guests and encourage unforgettable experiences, showcasing redefined Bohemian luxury. The range of properties includes a cutting-edge downtown icon, a premier luxury lodge, an entertainment destination in... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 4 years of related progressive experience or culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
  • Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations
  • Must be able to work long hours sometimes
  • Must be able to exert medium physical effort lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
  • Effective communication skills with employees and guests
  • Ability to listen, understand and clarify concerns
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
  • Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel standards
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming including wearing nametags
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel standards and regulations
  • Maximize productivity, identify problem areas and assist in solutions
  • Ability to handle problems including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving
  • Ability to understand and evaluate complex information
  • Maintain confidentiality of information
  • Perform other duties as requested by management

Job Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of related progressive experience
  • Culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
  • Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques
  • Knowledge of health department rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of liquor laws and regulations
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to handle guest complaints professionally
  • Ability to conduct staff performance reviews
  • Ability to understand and apply corporate promotions
  • Familiarity with food cost computation

Job Duties

  • Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise
  • Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention
  • Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas
  • Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner
  • Monitor quality of all food product and presentation
  • Ensure preparation of required reports, including wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, quarterly action plans
  • Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas
  • Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts to serve food on time
  • Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner
  • Ensure compliance with SOP’s in all outlets
  • Ensure compliance with requisition procedures
  • Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards
  • Implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlets, including buffet and three-meal concept standards
  • Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws
  • Compute daily food cost
  • Work with the Director of F&B to create and implement menus
  • Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served
  • Check stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation
  • Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality and price structure
  • Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, sanitation of the outlets, receiving daily inventories, log-on report and food cost report
  • Prepare daily food production sheets
  • Cut meat, poultry, seafood according to daily business

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location