Wyndham Westward Look Grand Resort & Spa - Executive Sous Chef
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Daily Pay
Medical
Dental
Vision
short-term disability
long-term disability
term life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k Retirement Plan
Job Description
Aimbridge Hospitality is a prominent leader in the hospitality management industry, known for its dedication to providing exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across its portfolio of hotels and properties. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and employee development, Aimbridge Hospitality fosters a professional and supportive work environment that values teamwork, safety, and guest satisfaction. The company's extensive network of properties offers diverse opportunities for hospitality professionals seeking to advance their careers in dynamic and thriving settings. Maintaining high standards in both service delivery and operational efficiency, Aimbridge Hospitality emphasizes the importance of leadership, integrity, and continuous improvement in all... Show More
Job Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
- A 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience
- Or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 to 2 years of related experience
- Or a Culinary Degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
- Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems, company approved spreadsheets and word processing
- Supervisory experience required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to make quick and accurate decisions
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Problem solving skills
- Effective listening and clarification skills
- Ability to understand financial information and perform basic arithmetic
- Maintain composure under pressure
Job Qualifications
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field, a 2-year college degree, and 3 or more years of related experience
- Or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 to 2 years of related experience or a Culinary Degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
- Must be proficient in Windows Operating Systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing
- Supervisory experience required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
- Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions
- Must maintain composure and objectivity while 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, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
- Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
- Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid
- Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times
- Fulfill all supervisory duties of the hotel's kitchens
- Ensure that all kitchen personnel fulfill their job functions appropriately
- Create menus and food presentation
- Address and resolve all customer problems in an efficient and effective manner
- 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 the achievement of departmental objectives and goals
- Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a 'hands on' approach
- Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste
- Monitors food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness and food safety
- Assures timely set up, schedules well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform
- Performs other activities as assigned
- Be familiar with all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and house rules as well as hospitality terminology
- Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and all other employees
- Ensure that 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
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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