MK Executive Sous Chef

Human Resources Team•Waimea, HI
•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aloha and Welcome! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Mauna Kea Resort. We invite you to our dynamic team of hospitality professionals. We are confident that our salary and benefits package will be attractive. In addition to industry-competitive salaries, team member recognition programs, and training and career opportunities, we also offer the following benefits: medical, drug, vision, and dental care, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, dining, and golf discounts, and more. At Mauna Kea Resort, we're creating a hospitality company whose future is unlimited and whose values reflect the dedication and passion of our employees. Our success is measured by the quality of the relationships we build with one another, our guests, and our strategic partners. By seeking ways to add value to every encounter, we set ourselves apart from others and instill a sense of pride that is uniquely Prince. We invite you to share this journey with us.

Requirements

  • 6 years related work experience and schooling.
  • Skills to effectively supervise and manage the department and meet goals.
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Dept. of Health TB Clearance.
  • Proficient in the use of a computer and with the resort’s word, spreadsheet and other required software.
  • Ability to use the telephone.
  • Ability to use various office equipment including but not limited to calculators, photocopiers and facsimile machines.
  • Knives, food slicer, vegetable peeler, grater, food processor and other kitchen tools.
  • Stoves, steamers, grills, ovens, kitchen equipment for cooking and baking.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize workload to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Able to manage stressful and challenging situations.
  • Observant of employees in the workplace, evaluate their performance and productivity, determine areas of concern, training needs and ability to advance in the resort.
  • Able to stand and walk throughout the hotel to check on all kitchens, restaurants, functions and attend scheduled meetings.
  • Able to bend/reach/stoop to prepare food or set-up buffets.
  • Lift/carry and push/pull up to and over 50 lbs.
  • Sit at desk to doing administrative duties.
  • Must have ability to communicate verbally and in writing to employees, managers, vendors and guests.
  • Ability to write recipes, memos, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate over the phone.

Nice To Haves

  • Food Safety Certification

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the supervising, training, and scheduling of cooks and other kitchen staff engaged in the preparation and cooking of food.
  • Prepare and cook food items, requisition needed supplies and food items.
  • Inspect kitchen equipment; check on usability of stored and refrigerated items.
  • Assume the responsibility of the Executive Chef in his/her absence.
  • Responsible for the daily review of food and labor cost for each outlet.
  • Assist Executive Chef in establishing and implementing cost control procedures.
  • Assist Executive Chef in day to day operations of the culinary department; supervising and scheduling of cooks and other kitchen personnel.
  • Manage department following company policies, procedures and terms and conditions of the CBA
  • Hire, supervise, train, counsel, evaluate and discipline kitchen staff.
  • Review restaurant menus and kitchen operations to insure quality of product and efficiency of operations.
  • Plan menu and oversee food prepared for the employee cafeteria.
  • Routinely check equipment for proper maintenance; submit work orders to Engineering as needed.
  • Responsible for schedules, labor cost and department operating expense.
  • Respond and resolve employee and guest concerns in a timely fashion.
  • Review, approve and verify department payroll.
  • Skilled and current in all aspects of the culinary arts, food trends, preparation and sanitation practices.
  • Work with the Executive Steward to insure that the kitchens and equipments are properly cleaned.
  • Ensure safety procedures, standards and regulations are being followed.
  • Update kitchen manuals of recipes and menu item photos whenever changes are made.
  • Assist all restaurant outlets/banquet in food preparation as needed.
  • Attend resort management or other required meetings in the absence of the Executive Chef.
  • Conduct regular department meetings
  • Meet with Executive Chef to review daily operations.
  • Communicate with restaurant and banquet managers pre/post service to provide feedback.
  • Maintain department bulletin boards

Benefits

  • medical
  • drug
  • vision
  • dental care
  • life insurance
  • paid vacation
  • sick leave
  • dining discounts
  • golf discounts
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