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Westin San Diego - Executive Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Job Description

The Westin San Diego Bayview is a premier hotel located in the vibrant heart of downtown San Diego, offering a modern and upscale environment that blends comfort, convenience, and style. This distinguished property caters to a diverse clientele, including business travelers, tourists, and locals, with its prime location near the city’s top attractions such as the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy, as well as its proximity to the airport and major business hubs. The Westin San Diego Bayview features elegantly appointed guest rooms, a 24-hour fitness studio, a rooftop pool, and an on-site restaurant and bar, making it an ideal... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Relevant college degree or culinary degree
  • Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in hotel or related field
  • Supervisory experience
  • Proficiency with Windows OS and company software
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem solving and decision making abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Financial acumen
  • High level of professionalism

Job Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field with a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience or a 4-year college degree with at least 1 to 2 years of related experience or a Culinary Degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive experience
  • Proficient in Windows Operating Systems company approved spreadsheets and word processing
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Ability to convey information and ideas clearly
  • Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
  • Ability to work well in stressful high pressure situations
  • Effective at handling problems including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems
  • Effective at listening understanding and clarifying issues raised by co-workers and guests
  • Able to work with and understand financial information data and basic arithmetic functions
  • Able to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure

Job Duties

  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly service oriented manner
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming including wearing the proper uniform and name tag
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards
  • Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations for safe and efficient hotel operations
  • Comply with certification requirements such as Food Handlers Alcohol Awareness CPR and First Aid
  • Fulfill all supervisory duties of the hotel's kitchens
  • Ensure all kitchen personnel fulfill their job functions appropriately
  • Create menus and food presentation
  • Address and resolve all customer problems efficiently and effectively
  • Perform spot checks for menu accuracy and taste
  • Minimize spoilage waste and over production
  • Regularly review house counts forecasts and VIP lists
  • Monitor all Banquet and Catering activity
  • Maintain all kitchen inventories
  • Prepare annual reviews of employees
  • Assist in achievement of departmental objectives and goals
  • Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a hands on approach
  • Work within monthly set food cost budget adjust food requisitions and control waste
  • Monitor food outlets buffets stations and food displays for creativity quality cleanliness and food safety
  • Assure timely set up and schedule well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform
  • Perform other activities as assigned
  • Be familiar with all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and house rules as well as hospitality terminology
  • Employees must be attentive friendly helpful and courteous to all guests managers and employees at all times
  • Ensure plating standards and use records are posted according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards
  • Review food sales for accuracy daily
  • Plan employee menus and oversee Employee Break room
  • Oversee all outlets and banquet food display merchandising including prop use and buffet decoration
  • Maintain an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases vouchering schedules forecasts reports and tracking logs
  • Maintain required pars of all stock
  • Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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