Criollo Sous Chef- Min exp 3-5 years $60-$70K

Hotel Monteleone • New Orleans, LA

2d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Criollo Sous Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the Criollo Kitchen and provides professional leadership and direction to Criollo Kitchen staff. The Criollo Sous Chef ensures that all recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet the restaurant's specifications and commitment to quality. The Criollo Sous Chef maintains a safe, orderly, and sanitized kitchen, demonstrating this by example using proper food-handling skills.

Requirements

• Possess a thorough knowledge of food, methods of food preparation and trends in food knowledge and preparation
• Possess a strong working knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation
• Possess a strong working knowledge in food handling procedures and requirements
• Ability to develop and maintain productive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to relate well with a wide variety of individuals many of whom may require patient and tolerance
• Ability to organize one’s work and the efforts of others
• Possess the professional style and sufficient confidence to effectively represent the hotel
• Execute the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Read, speak, write and understand the English language in order to interact with guests and associates of hotel
• Effectively interact and communicate in English with people from diverse backgrounds
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the hotel
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Calculate food cost and menu pricing
• Compute basic arithmetic to include percentages
• Make effective judgments on all facets of Criollo Kitchen, food operations and staff
• Effectively solve guest and operational problems in a professional and timely manner
• Comprehend function sheets
• Read, understand, interpret and make decisions based upon information found in a variety of financial statements and reports
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Knowledge and a demonstrated ability utilizing a computer
• Computerized payroll systems, internet software and contact management systems
• Possess a valid Serve Safe Sanitation Certification
• Directly supervises no more than twenty (20) associates
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the hotel’s policies and applicable laws
• Manage and lead a diverse team in a professional and respectful manner
• Manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer service
• Manage multiple activities often in stressful situations
• Interview, recommend to hire and training associates
• Plan, assign and direct work
• Appraise performance, reward and discipline associates
• Address complaints
• Resolve problems
• A culinary diploma or a certificate in cooking
• Have at least five (5) years of related experience in a fine dining kitchen

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Criollo Standards of Service and assure the same from all Criollo Kitchen associates
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Criollo Kitchen, direct the activities of the Criollo Kitchen associates, coordinate food production schedules and ensure the highest level of food quality, taste and presentation
• Participate in actual food preparation; consistently produce food high in quality, taste and presentation and expedite during meal periods
• Operate the Criollo Kitchen within budgetary guidelines and in response to business conditions
• Direct, develop, appraise and counsel Criollo Kitchen associates; ensure that all Criollo Kitchen associates adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards
• Interview, recommend to hire and train associates to hotel’s standards
• Ensure thorough training on the proper handling and maintenance of all Criollo Kitchen
• Ensure all stations remain stocked before and during the meal period
• Verify Kitchen associates follows all recipes and portions servings correctly
• Establish and require strict adherence to health department and hotel sanitation and food handling guidelines
• Train Criollo Kitchen associates on all new menu items
• Control labor costs
• Maintain effective communication within Criollo Kitchen; be responsive to associate suggestions and concerns; work to resolve problems
• Attend scheduled meetings and meet regularly with Criollo Kitchen
• Maintain effective working relationships with Food and Beverage management and staff
• Comply with established requisition procedures and assure that all Criollo Kitchen associates do the same
• Adhere to safety, security and sanitation procedures; be proactive by acting promptly to correct hazards and assure the same from Food and Beverage staff
• Conduct regular inspections of the entire Criollo Kitchen and coolers; promptly act to correct deficiencies found during inspection
• Monitor staff hours and adjust as necessary to avoid overtime; communicate any potential overtime issues with Chef de Cuisine; coordinate a plan to reconcile the issue
• Responsible for keys to all coolers and Criollo Kitchen; ensure Criollo Kitchen is secure upon departure
• Discuss and review any potential counseling notes with Chef de Cuisine and Human Resources before issuing to associate; ensure a witness is present when issuing counseling to an associate
• Complete all assigned administrative duties such as food requisitions, production schedules, etc. in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree