Job Description
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is looking for a Sous Chef to join our team. Job Position: The Sous Chef will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen and ensuring that all food is prepared to the highest quality standards. The deal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen and ensuring that all food is prepared to the highest quality standards
- Assists with training, assigning duties and supervision of the kitchen staff during the preparation, cooking and garnishment of food items.
- Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
- Adheres to control procedures for cost and quality.
- Assists in menu planning activities.
- Assists in scheduling culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
- Follow and adhere to corporate specs
- Assist in inventory management and ordering supplies
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working order
- Assist in the preparation of banquets and special events
- Ensure that all food is prepared in a timely manner and meets guests' expectations
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
- Supervises daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in boxes for safety reasons.
- Reports any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineering, for service.
- Performs other duties as requested, such as V.I.P. parties and staff meetings.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Thorough knowledge of hot and cold food preparation.
- Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
- Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees and managers.
- Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
- Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
- Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
- Strong culinary background
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Dedicated and dependable
- Culinary references
- Must be able to travel
EDUCATION *Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
High school education preferred.
Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
EXPERIENCE 3 years of culinary experience in a similar size operation with supervisory experience is preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.
Serve Safe Certified
GROOMING All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Uniforms will be provided.
Work setting: Benefits: We offer a competitive wage, Health and Dental Insurance, company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), free hotel rooms and hotel discounts. E.O.E. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort &Spa is owned and operated by Crestview Management, LLC. Crestview Management, LLC
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Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Casual work,