Amway Grand Plaza Main Kitchen Banquet Sous Chef

AHC Hospitality•Grand Rapids, MI

19d

About The Position

From comfortably casual to lavishly appointed, AHC Hospitality represents a diverse array of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Our team members provide exceptional experiences that delight our guests at every touchpoint. Whether hosting a meeting for several hundred, serving a table for two, or creating a beautiful space for our guests to enjoy, AHC Hospitality is full of opportunities for our guests, as well as our associates. We invest in supporting your growth and are a company who sees your success as our success. Choose a property that fits your personality: the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown -- and start your unstoppable career here. This is a full-time position requiring weekend availability. This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental & vision), 401K, paid vacation, discounted downtown parking, free employee meals, hotel and restaurant discounts and more. SUMMARY: Assists Banquet Chefs in supervising all food preparation, according to approved standardized recipes. Plates food for service, according to established plating/presentation criteria. Ensures that all food served is of the highest quality and that it is ready to be served to the guest at the appropriate time.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food productions techniques
Thorough knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation
Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds
Outstanding management, organizational, communication and leadership skills
Ability to speak, read and write English
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
ACF certification as "Banquet Chef" or culinary degree from recognized Culinary Institute and equivalent work experience
Five to Seven years hands on experience with quality food production in high volume, upscale, hotel/free standing restaurant with banquet operation
Three plus years Supervisory experience in quantity food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant

Responsibilities

Supervises preparation and production of all food items
Supervises, Garde Manger, Banquet/Cafeteria personnel, and Saucier
Supervises/set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
Oversees/Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high-quality ingredients are used
Supervises/preparation and storage of raw food products prior to final assembly of hot/cold food items
Ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of hot/cold menu items
Assists Banquet/Cafeteria personnel with completion of all duties as needed
Monitors plating of hot/cold foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines
Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste
Monitors finished product waiting for server pick up to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service
Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
Ensures that all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards are followed at all times
Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently
Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufacture's recommendations
Notifies Engineering of any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
Ensures return of soiled pots, pans and cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
Attends EO meetings
Attends required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities, special promotions and upcoming events, maintain communications with other departments within the hotel
Communicates daily with department employees to obtain/provide current information regarding daily activities/functions and upcoming events
Other duties as assigned
Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental employees according to Amway Grand Hotels standards
Follows New Hire Training and ongoing Competency program in accordance with hotel policy
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees
Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
Decisiveness
Agility in multitasking
Ability to make decisions on imperfect information