SOUS CHEF

The Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Executive Chef for overall kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration.

This position reports to the Executive Chef, retains relationships with peers and all other departments within the hotel, maintains relationships with current and prospective guests, and maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors, and others serving the Company or the hotel.

As a Sous Chef on our team, you will complete a variety of tasks which will include:

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
To be aware of all financial budgets and goals.
To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.
Ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
Ensure that food stock levels within the culinary department areas are of sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to the hotel occupancy and function forecasts.
Ensure that chefs are always in clean & tidy uniforms and are always presentable to be in guest view.
Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safety and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained.
Ensure that all culinary operations manuals are prepared and updated.
Ensure that the culinary department adheres to all company and hotel policies and procedures.
Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas, while adhering to operational deadlines.Ensure that meetings are well planned, and results orientated.
Creative menu planning and correct food preparation for each outlet including banquets.
To work in close conjunction with the Food and Beverage Manager and respective & teams, to create a yearly marketing plan for the restaurant.
Be aware of new items, which are introduced onto the market and keep up with the lasted product trends.
To fully understand the market needs and desires for each outlet and ensure that the menus are developed to reflect those needs.
To initiate relevant maintenance reports and work orders supported by the respective follow up of those items actioned.
To manage associates fairly and take a personal interest in knowing all culinary associates.
To project a positive and motivated attitude among all associates.
To frequently verify that only the highest quality products are used in food preparation.
Responsible for the supervision of all stewards and their activities within the culinary department.
Ensure that weekly work schedules and annual leave planners are administered and filed correctly.
Ensure that the overall culinary department is motivated and that positive feedback on work performance is given.
To recruit and select a suitable culinary team who are able to work within a decentralized management philosophy.
Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide timely feedback to team members.

The position is ideal for someone with the following experience and qualities:

Culinary degree or related work experience, or 4 years of experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area with 2 years in a management position.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle pressure with poise and finesse.
Positive attitude, outgoing and friendly personality.
Strong leadership and a professional image.

PAY & BENEFITS:

Full Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, flex spending and more
18 days of Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k + 6% Match
Starting Pay $41,500.00 Annual Salary

The Embassy Suites, Rockford Riverfront is owned and operated by Gorman & Company. Gorman is a trusted partner in the community, specializing in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings.

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